NHTSA Complaint #848196 — 1996 DODGE AVENGER

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	848196
Vehicle	1996 DODGE AVENGER
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Date of Incident	September 21, 1999
Date Filed	September 21, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

THE UPPER CONTROL ARM WHICH IS GONE, AND MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND RESULT A CRASH. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUT NOT FOR THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ALTHOUGH IT DEALS WITH SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

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