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Campaign 00V421002

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ID: #00V421002 MFR: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

What Happened
Your vehicle's front suspension control arm lower ball joint has a potential issue with water and dirt entering the joint due to damaged rubber boots during assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, this could cause the ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and fix the issue for free: they'll replace the ball joint if it's worn out, or clean and seal it if it's still within tolerance.

Affected Vehicles

2000 DODGE Avenger
2000 CHRYSLER Sebring

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V421002. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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