Wheel Bolts problems of the 1999 Chrysler 300M

On two occasions, the lug studs on the right front wheel have sheared, leaving only two (2) lug nuts holding the drive wheel on the vehicle. This occurred in April of 2007 and again in April of 2008. Both times, the wheels had been rotated prior to a long trip on the vehicle. The vehicle was driven from west virginia to florida, and on the return trip after approximately 1300 miles, the same wheel (drive wheel) lugs again failed. If this had not been noticed while operating the vehicle at highway speeds, the potential for disaster could have been very real.

The contact's spouse owns a 1999 Chrysler 300m. While his spouse was driving approximately 25 mph, the front passenger side of the vehicle fell on the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and found 5 lug nut bolts sheared on the wheel hub. The vehicle was towed to a dealer; yet it has not been diagnosed. There were no injuries. The current and failure mileages were 125000. Updated 12/04/07.

The vehicle's pinch bolt broke while driving. As a result the passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. The consumer stated that two weeks prior to that incident the driver side bolt became loose.