Issue ID | 627547 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10188763 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | STRATUS |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 19/03/07 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus. While driving 35 mph heard a noise in the tire area and the vehicle started pulling to the left. The mechanic stated that the left front upper ball joint broke. Also, the front and rear upper and lower ball joints had excessive play. The mechanic stated that the left and right front sway bar links were worn out, and the left and right inner, and outer tire rods needed to be replaced. The mechanic repaired the left front upper ball joint. Since the replacement the vehicle has not been driven. The current and failure mileage were 92,000. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PITTSBURG, PA |
VIN pattern | 1B3EL36X73NXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/07/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
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Dealer's name | HARR DODGE |
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