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  NHTSA Recall 04V579000

NHTSA Campaign Id 04V579000; Date: Dec. 9, 2004

This could cause the steering knuckle to crack and separate from the upper control arm, which could result in a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2005 Chrysler Sebring 2005 Dodge Stratus

Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 26,354

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.

icon2 How to Fix:

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.

icon4 Recall 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).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 27, 2004

Also see:

All recalls of Chrysler vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.