Lower control arm recall info

[silvercoupe97]

I thought I had already posted this info before but I guess not. ORIGINAL: LXiRacer Chrysler has put out a recall on all 95-00 Sebrings (coupes only) and Avengers for their ball joints and lower control arms. If you haven't done so, GET THIS CHECKED OUT. In extreme cases, people have lost steering in their car or even lost a wheel while driving. Facts: 1) The ball joint recall covers ALL YEARS of avengers and sebrings (coupe sebring, not convertible.) 2) The recall covers the ball joints and front lower control arms. 3) The recall covers the parts FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR. Don't let the dealer pull the whole "the recall was already performed" crap. If the dealer tries this, call the Chrysler recall center (info below). 4) Some dealers will service the recall by 'repacking' the ball joints. Push them to replace the joint, as this 'repacking' WILL eventually fail. 5) If you need to, call the Chysler recall center (like I had to). Have your VIN number ready. They were very helpful & assured me that the recall was for the life of the vehicle (which the dealer told me was BS). They can also get on the dealer's ass if they refuse to do the work (which they did for me). Here's contact info for the Recall center: Contact Us by Telephone 1-800-853-1403 M-F 8:00AM - 8:00PM (EST) Contact Us by Mail: DaimlerChrysler P.O. Box 610207 Port Huron, MI 48061-0207 Oh, and BTW, symptoms of a bad ball joint vary. I experienced a "creeeek" coming from my passenger side sometimes (no, not all the time). It almost sounded like someone sitting on an old mattress. I go new ball joints AND lower control arms out of the deal.

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[Warder]

Dang, I wish I would've seen this sooner. Would've saved me $500 and a huge headache. Last December my girlfriend was driving my 95 Avenger and the lower control arm went out along with the axle. Fortunately she was going pretty slow and no one got hurt.

[bad venge]

Call the # they have been known to REFUND $$$ as it is a recall

[Avenger96]

thanx for the info... I hear a creecking noise from my drivers side front tire and lately it's been shaking uncontrollably once I pass 70 mph I was in the process of saving $$$ to pay a mechanic... so seriously, I appreciate the info bro.

[dan6279]

I just got off the phone with the dodge recall center and they said this was a one time only recall. If you've had the work done once they won't do it again. Sorry to ruin it for some of you. If you don't believe me call them and give em your last 8 of the VIN. They'll be happy to tell you. Man now I need to find lower control arms for my 95 Avenger.

[bad venge]

Funny I've had 100's of other people get 2nd even 3rd sets no troubles except for Canada (no idea why there) I'm on my second replaced set on mine ... I did have to call and complain saying how the recall set only lasted 20k miles ...