Steering Linkages Problems of Dodge Stratus

We were told by dealer service associates that tie rods were part of normal wear and tear on vehicle. Both front and back, left and rod tie rods need to be replaced, and there is a clunking sound when steering wheel is turned.

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While pulling out of a parking lot consumer had difficulty controling vehicle. A private mechanic at a tire shop examined vehicle, and determined that left front tie rod broke in half. Part is available for inspection. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

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Both the right and left side lower control arm and ball joint assemblies had to be replaced. This problem was addressed by recall #750. The repair work was performed at the dealer and paid for before consumer was advised of the recall. I have attempted to obtain reimbursement for the $633. 00 cost and the $49. 95 plus 8% sales tax with no luck. Request was denied for the reason that "although the recalled parts failed they didn't fail for the recall reason. " consumer was also not given the old parts for an independent inspection. Daimler Chrysler denied reimbursement stating that this case fell into general maintenance.

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Drivers side tie rod separated out of socket, causing total loss of all steering control, the car is too new to have this failure, dealer inspected car two months prior and should have seen the wear on both tie rod joints.