Issue ID | 1518132 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11155163 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | 200 |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 08/11/18 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While making a left turn at 5-10 mph, the lower control arm suspension broke folding sideways and causing the car to be puller left into a parked car waiting to make a turn. Fortunately it broke at a very low rate of speed. The car had just exited a 60 mph highway. The body shop stated that chrysler must have known about the weakness since the replacement part it significantly heavier built (see photo). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PEEBLES, OH |
VIN pattern | 1C3CCCEGXFNXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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