Vehicle recall 04V579000 · December 9, 2004
Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus
On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. D55. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V579000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 9, 2004
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- D55
- Owner notification
- December 27, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26,354
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Sebring (2005): 2005
- Dodge Stratus (2005): 2005
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