Sebring V6-2.5L SOHC 24 Valve (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 827
Date: 990701
Recall - Lower Lateral Arm Ball Joint Boots
July 1999
SAFETY RECALL NO. 827
Lower Lateral Arm Ball Joint Boots
MODELS
1995-1996 (FJ) Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring Coupe and Eagle Talon
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built through June 29, 1996 (MDH 0629XX).
IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles
before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service as determined by using the DIAL VIP System.
SUBJECT
The front suspension ball joint boots on about 165,000 of the above vehicles may be cut or damaged, allowing dirt or water to enter the ball joint. This
results in premature ball joint wear and can cause the ball joint to separate. Ball joint separation could result in a loss of steering control and cause an
accident without prior warning.
REPAIR
The left and right lower lateral arm ball joint boots must be inspected for cuts or damage. If a ball joint boot is cut or damaged, the lower lateral arm
assembly must be replaced.
ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION
If inspection determines that lower lateral arm replacement is required and the vehicle must be held overnight, dealers should attempt to minimize
customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
MR325005
Lower Lateral Arm Package - Left
MR296296
Lower Lateral Arm Package - Right
Each package contains one lower lateral arm assembly and one ball joint retaining nut.
A small number of right and left lower lateral arm packages will be distributed to high volume dealers of involved vehicles. Additional packages may be
ordered as required. Very few vehicles are expected to require lower lateral arm replacement.
COMPLETION REPORTING AND REIMBURSEMENT
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall
service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use one of the following labor operation numbers and time allowances:
Labor Operation
Time
Number
Allowance
Inspect right and left lower lateral
arm ball joint boots.
02827181
0.2hours
Inspect right and left lower lateral
arm ball joint boots, replace one
lower lateral arm (right or left)
and set toe.
02827182
1.0 hours
Inspect right and left lower lateral
arm ball joint boots, replace both
lower lateral arms and set toe.
02827183
1.3 hours
Add the cost of the parts plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
