2005 Chrysler Sebring & 2005 Dodge Stratus recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.
💥 The risk
This could cause the steering knuckle to crack and separate from the upper control arm, which could result in a crash.
🔧 The 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V579000
- Manufacturer recall #
- D55
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 26,354
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 27, 2004
- Built
- Sep 8, 2004 – Nov 5, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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).