CRUISER RV LIBERTY 2003: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| Make : CRUISER RV | Model : LIBERTY | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2001-01-02 - 2006-03-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V288000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2006-09-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2006-08-03 | Date Added to Database: 2006-08-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: F23 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 826687 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CONSTANT TENSION FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE CONTAMINATION. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE WEAR AND LOOSENESS. |
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Consequence:
WHEN THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION, THE CONTAMINATION CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR AND POSSIBLY SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F23.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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