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2005 DODGE STRATUS — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

crash1 injured · 789726 · 2010-05-26

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
STRATUS
Year
2005
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Miles at failure
78,000
Speed
20 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE STRATUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SUDDENLY BROKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BALL JOINT WAS NOT LUBED AT THE FACTORY WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO BREAK OFF. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO RECALL 09E056000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM LOWER BALL JOINT). THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 78,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10332332
Machine
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