Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's steering knuckle, which connects the steering wheel to the wheels, might have been damaged during manufacturing.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, this could cause the steering knuckle to break and separate, leading to a crash.
Free Fix
A free inspection and replacement of the right steering knuckle will be performed by your dealership, starting from December 27, 2004.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE COMPONENT MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — 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.
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