# 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
> NHTSA complaint `413883` · 2003-06-21 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** CHRYSLER
- **Model:** SEBRING
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- **Miles at failure:** 98,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE FRONT END.  THE BALL JOINT FELL TOTALLY OUT OF THE CONTROL ARM CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE  UNDER CARRIAGE AND PANELS.   *NLM
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