NHTSA recall campaign
99V001000
ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONReported1999-01-07Affected3,683 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY BE MISSING SPOT WELDS.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN STRUCTURAL CRACKS IN THE BODY, AND REDUCED CRASH PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ANY MISSING WELDS, AND WILL HAVE STRUCTURAL RIVETS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF THE MISSING WELDS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →