NHTSA Recall 04V579000

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMDec 9, 2004· DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Summary

ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE COMPONENT MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2005	Chrysler	Sebring
2005	Dodge	Stratus

Oct 6, 2005

04V335000SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Jul 8, 2004

04V334000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Jul 9, 2004

04V333000SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Jul 8, 2004

06V149000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

May 3, 2006

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