Issue ID | 867823 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10411464 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | 300 |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 06/07/11 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns 2006 chrysler 300. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be aligned and to have new tires installed. A snapping noise was heard once the vehicle was placed on the lift and lifted into the air. The trailing arm on the rear suspension snapped. The dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the manufacturer began to use a strong type of metal during model year 2009 due to this common failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 62,230. Updated 09/07/2011 *ln |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62230 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LYNCHBURG, VA |
VIN pattern | 2C3KA53G06HXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/09/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ALTAVISTA MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | 434-369-6681 |
Dealer's city | ALTAVISTA |
Dealer's state code | VA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 24517 |