1995 Eagle Talon: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Mar 9, 2011 · Suspension · 57,801 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 eagle talon. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when front driver side ball joint fractured and caused the wheel to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the driver side axle and ball joints would need replacing. The axle and ball joints were replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 57,801. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 04/12/11*lj updated 07/11/11

Filed Nov 13, 2007 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 eagle talon. While driving 10 MPH, the front driver side of the vehicle dropped to the ground. The mechanic stated that the driver side control arm and ball joint failed. The mechanic made the replacement. Approximately three months later, the contact heard a screeching noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the front passenger side control arm and ball joint should be replaced. As of november 13, 2007, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. There is a recall for the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v421002); however, the dealer stated that the recall work had already been performed. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 95,895.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · CO

I own a 95 eagle talon and brought it to pro jeep eagle in early summer. The staff replaced the drivers side but stated the passenger side was not in need for replacement. I disagreed. This morning as I pulled out of my driveway and into the street, before getting 100 feet my front end fell to the ground. The ball joint broke. I called the dealership and they said they were not responsible, again I disagreed. This could have been a wrongful death. Auto recall date: apr 05, 1999 vehicle component: suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint.

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Suspension · MI

While driving 40 MPH consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly, vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the front passenger upper ball joints needed to be replaced.

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Suspension · NY

While driving ball joint broke. *bf recall# 00v421002. The previous owner had taken the vehicle for the recall but was told that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The consumer was informed that the recall could not be completed because the vehicle had been lowered. The consumers son was driving the vehicle when the ball joint detached at 20 MPH. *sc

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Suspension · TX

While driving 60 MPH left front collapsed. This forced the driver to pull off the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that lower ball joints failed.

Filed Mar 31, 2004 · Suspension · 00

While driving 65 MPH a loud noise was heard coming from the rear.consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.

Filed Dec 8, 2003 · Suspension · 140,000 miles · CA · crash

Two years ago lower lateral arm ball joint was replaced under a recall. On 11/29/2003, the lower lateral arm ball joint separated, causing the left front tire to detach from the vehicle. Driver lost control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Suspension · 110,000 miles · OH

The owner said the dealership would not honor a recall for the lower ball joint. *nlm as the consumer was driving the vehicle, it had come to a sudden stop. It was discovered the right lower ball joint had separated. The dealership confirmed that the right lower ball joint had separated and the left lower ball joint showed wear. No repairs have been made. *scc

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Suspension · OH

I own a 1995 eagle talon which has a safety recall, the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v421002. I was not notified of the recall by the manufacturer. The recall was discovered when the lower ball joint seperated as I was driving the vehicle. Fortunatley there was no accident. The dealer will not replace the right broken ball joint with the newly designed lateral arm ball joint free of charge. The ball joint I have referred to is the original equipment which was installed on the vehicle at the time of delivery to the first purchaser. The dealership also stated that the left ball joint is also defective and unsafe and needs to be replaced with the newly designed lateral arm ball joint. Their reason for not complying with the recall free of charge is that the vehicle had been lowered. The lowering of the vehicle did not involve the replacement or alterations made on the ball joint lateral arm in any way and does not make the vehicle more difficult to repair. It does not change the fact that the lower lateral arm ball joint is defective and unsafe. The manufacturer did not comply with federal regulation 49 cfr part 577 requiring notification to purchasers of safety recalls. (chrysler has my owner information on file.) title 49 of the usc states the manufacturer is responsible to replace free of charge, any safety- related defect of an item of original equipment. Thank you.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Suspension · PA

The dealership only replaced the right side ball joint under recall 00 v 421 002, but the left ball joint also failed. *ak while in motion the ball joint separated. The left front tire locked up, the axle broke, and the vehicle skidded into a ditch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed the recall (#00v421002) before, where they only replaced the right ball joint. The dealers negligence was the cause of the problem. *scc

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Suspension · MA

While driving at 35 MPH the right lower ball joint fell apart. The dealer was notified.