NHTSA Campaign #09E056000 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

OCTOBER 09
2009

5,787 vehicles recalled

1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS -- Qualis automotive is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints sold for use on certain passenger vehicles. The socket may have been excessively hardened which could cause it to crack near the retaining ring groove allowing the ball stud to separate under impact load. The subject ball joints were sold as four part numbers, D10945, D10946, G10945, and G10946. The affected control arms, D10945 and D10946, are stamped with the following dates on the ball joints: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, and 116609. The G10945 and G10946 are the same part as the D10945 and D10946 respectively. They are labeled differently depending on the aftermarket customer.

Separation of the ball stud from the socket of the ball joint housing would allow the control arm to collapse and the wheel to fold in causing loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.

Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2009. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E056000 »

NHTSA Campaign #09E043000 EQUIPMENT

JULY 07
2009

30,351 vehicles recalled

1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS -- Import products is recalling 30,351 fuel filters sold to and branded by the affinia group as Carquest P/N 86523, Napa P/N 3523, and Wix P/N 33523 for use as replacement equipment on the vehicles listed above. These filters may develop a leak in the hose assembly and/or connectors due to improperly adhered line connectors.

This condition may result in a vehicle fire.

The affinia group will notify owners and the filters will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on August 1, 2009. Owners may contact Wix filter return center at 1-704-869-7411 or import products at 1-508-279-8207. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E043000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06V001000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

JANUARY 05
2006

216,299 vehicles recalled

1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS -- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.

Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.

Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The the recall began on April 10, 2006. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V001000 »

NHTSA Campaign #04V021000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

JANUARY 13
2004

2,315,768 vehicles recalled

1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS -- On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.

Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.

Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on June 14, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V021000 »

NHTSA Campaign #99V244000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SEPTEMBER 15
1999

366,508 vehicles recalled

1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.

DaimlerChrysler recall no. 843. If this happens, the tube could leak, reducing the effectiveness of one-half of the diagonally split braking system, and resulting in longer stopping distances.

Dealers will inspect the brake tubes for visible evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp. If the tube shows evidence of contact, it will be replaced. If no evidence of contact exists, the tube will be fastened with a clip. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V244000 »