The problem
On the involved vehicles, the bolts used to attach the front suspension ball joints to the control arms may fail due to a bolt section crack condition. The ball joint may separate from the arm possibly affecting vehicle directional control.
The fix
Dealer will replace the ball joint to control arm attaching bolts at no cost to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: suspension; independent front control arm, ball joint.Consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 82V011000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.