The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.
The risk
If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power.
The fix
Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-215 (99V215000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 837 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm |
| Report date | August 9, 1999 |
| Owners notified | February 7, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 402,830 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-215 repair free?
Yes. Chrysler dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 402,830 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.