Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 1999 Dodge Avenger

: the contact stated while driving at various speeds there was excessive play in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop who determined the front lower ball joints had separated and needed replaced. The manufacturer was alerted and explained for the contact to call the NHTSA regarding the issue. Updated 6/30/2006 -.

The manufacturer refused to honor the lower ball joint recall 00v421000 due to their data base, the recall was already performed six months after the consumer bought the vehicle. The consumer never took the vehicle in for a recall because she was never notified. Records indicated that there was no owner.

Received notice #00v421002. Contacted dealership. Took vehicle to dealership. Had lower ball joints and control arm replaced under recall. Currently, remedy has failed 4 months later. This is causing tires to experience uneven wear and lose air.

Nar 04/07/2003 the consumer has experienced numerous problems with the vehicle as follows the replacement of front struts, defective lower ball joints and as a result a new set of tires had to be replaced. To date two recalls have been issued safety recall# 827 and #967 and the motor company declared that the vehicle did not need to be repaired. After having spent over $700. 00 in repairs the consumer is disgraced and wants the problem reviewed also have assistance in paying for repairs that are obviously due to a defect.

The part for the ball joint recall was on back order, the consumer has waited 4 months and the part is still not in. Nlm.