Recall
Dodge Stratus — 04V579000
NHTSA ID
04V579000
Make
Dodge
Model
Stratus
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2004-12-09
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Units Affected
26,354
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
D55
Summary
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND CONVERTIBLE MODEL VEHICLES, THE RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE COMPONENT MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
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.