Vehicle recall 97V201000 · November 13, 1997
Plymouth Breeze, Chrysler Cirrus and 2 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
- Consequence
- Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.
- Notes
- Owner notification began December 15, 1997.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V201000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 13, 1997
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 15, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 599,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Cirrus (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- Chrysler Sebring (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- Dodge Stratus (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- Plymouth Breeze (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
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