Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side lower control arm fractured while driving 15 MPH causing the half axle to pull out of the transaxle. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 99v215000, regarding the suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. The VIN was not included in the recall.
1995 Chrysler LHS: ball joint or control arm failure
17 of the 148 complaints about the 1995 Chrysler LHS describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
I was having some uneven and premature front tire wear problems. I thought that the inner tie rod bushings were simply worn out. I found out instead that one of the bolts that hold the inner tie rod ends to the steering rack had actually sheared/ broken, and this was allowing the excessive slop in the steering. Obviously, if the bolt would have sheared all the way off, sudden and catastrophic (possibly deadly) loss of steering would have occurred, without warning. In order to remove/extract the broken bolt, the steering rack had to be removed from the car to facilitate access to the broken bolt with an extractor. This is an expensive 6 hours of labor job, to repair a simple broken bolt. Not only is it ridiculously expensive to repair, this is an item (the tie rod to steering rack bolt) that should never break from normal usage of the automobile. I subsequently found from on-line research that this is not an uncommon problem in the chrysler lh platform cars. Also, that there have been many consumer complaints, and several lawsuits due to alleged defective design, insufficient service/inspection procedures, or materials, relating directly to the lh platform steering, including severe accidents caused by this identical failure. Also complaints of chrysler offering no assistance to the consumer (including me) in regards to this very dangerous (and expensive to repair) defect.
I experienced a loud clunking sound when I turned the steering wheel. Also when I drove over uneven pavement or an uneven entry to a driveway I could hear the same sound and could feel it through the steering wheel. I had a dealership check it out and they found that there was a bolt that had worked itself loose on the lower control arm. I have found information on the internet related to steering failures leading to death on several vehicles with the same steering components that my car has. Fortunately I caught this early enough to prevent a disasterous even like other people have experienced. They tightened the bolt. I understant that chrysler corporation has changed the torque specifications and the bushing used on the tie-rod ends in order to prevent the type of failures that many people have experienced. If you would like to look at the information that I found concerning steering components, premature transmission failure and premature engine failure, go to: http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com here you can read all about the multitude of problems that chrysler products are experiencing.
Lost of steering and brakes due to cracking and failure of subframe.*mr the consumer took the vehicle to the service dealer for repairs it cost approximately $1040.00. The consumer then found out there was a recall for the control arms. The consumer contacted the dealer to receive reimbursement for repairs he had to pay, the consumers claim was denied and he was told that the warranty had expired. *cb (recall #99v215000)
While driving, heard a pop and consumer lost steering control. Consumers repair manual stated that it was the lower control arm. *ak
Abs and traction lights came on while consumer was traveling at around 25-30 MPH. Also, noise was more apparent when slowing and at low speeds. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced tie rods / anti-lock brakes, and relay ABS pump. But, problem still occurred.
Need to know what to do. Transmission and tie rod nedd repaired. I can't afford to do it again. Help me, please.....
Tie rod end broke between firewall and engine, causing loss of control. Dealer has been notified.
Took car to sparks chrysler/plymouth in concord, nc to have recall 99v215000 performed on 7/7/2000. Car has not handeld well since. Today, 2/24/2001, took car to sears to have struts, alignment and wheels rotated and balanced. Sears technician discovered that the bolt securing the lower control arm had not been replaced when the service was done.this could have had catastrophic consequences had something separated while the car was at speed.
Consumer unable to have recall repair 99v‑215 of the lower control arm brackets performed due to lack of parts. Nlm
Left and right tie rods loose and rack and pinion is leaking. Nlm
The vehicle was out of control because the factory did not install bolts that secure tie rods to power steering piston. Yh
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.
- 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.
Recall number 99V215000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Chrysler LHS ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1995 Chrysler LHS?
17 of 148 owner complaints about the 1995 Chrysler LHS (11%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Chrysler LHS?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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