NHTSA Recall 99V215000: Suspension: lower arm
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 402,830 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chrysler Concorde.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V215000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 837 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | August 9, 1999 |
| Owner notification | February 7, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.
Safety risk
If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power.
Remedy
Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.
Notes
Owner notification began february 7, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V215000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Concorde | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Chrysler Lhs | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Chrysler New Yorker | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Dodge Intrepid | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| Eagle Vision | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.