V15 – Control Arm May Separate From Steering Knuckle – 2018 Chrysler Pacifica

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February 28, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V143000

Control Arm May Separate From Steering Knuckle

A control arm separation could increase the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V143

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Components SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected 47,771

 

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica hybrid vehicles. The right front lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle.

 

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front knuckle and lower control arm for damage, replacing the components as necessary. The right front lower control arm knuckle pinch bolt will be replaced with a larger-diameter pinch bolt. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is V15.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your Vehicle has a Recall

 


April 2019

Dealer Service Instructions for:

Safety Recall V15 / NHTSA 19V-143 Ball Joint

 

Remedy Available

2018 (RU) Chrysler Pacifica

NOTE:  This recall applies only to the above vehicles.  Some vehicles may have been identified as not involved in this recall and therefore have been excluded from this recall.

IMPORTANT:  Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory.  Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery.  Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in for service.  Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.

 

Subject

The right front lower control arm knuckle pinch bolt on about 47,780 of the above vehicles may experience a loss of clamp load at the right front lower control arm ball joint, potentially resulting in the right front lower control arm ball joint separating from the steering knuckle.  A separation of the right front lower control arm from the steering knuckle may allow the knuckle to rotate while driving resulting in a loss of directional control, which may increase the risk of a crash without prior warning.

 

Repair

Inspect the right front lower ball joint stud for proper installation into the steering knuckle. If properly installed, replace the pinch bolt with a larger-diameter pinch bolt. If the ball joint stud was NOT properly installed into the steering knuckle, replace the lower control arm, steering knuckle and install the larger-diameter pinch bolt.

 

Alternate Transportation

Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle if the vehicle must be held overnight.

 

Parts Information

Description Part Number
Lower Ball Joint Pinch Bolt Kit CSFJV151AA
Each package contains the following components:
Description Quantity
I-Sheet 1
Pinch Bolt 1
Washer, Pinch Bolt 1
Pinch Nut 1

 

Very few vehicles will require additional parts.  If after inspection it is determined that the lower control arm and knuckle replacement is required, please refer to Star Parts for the correct part numbers.

Part Number Quantity Description
Star Parts 1 ARM, Lower Control, right Front
Star Parts 1 KNUCKLE, right Front Suspension
Star Parts 4 Bolt, Wheel Bearing to Knuckle M10
Star Parts 1 NUT, Axle Half Shaft, M22
Star Parts 1 BOLT, Wheel Speed Sensor (Includes Lubricant)
Star Parts 2 Bolt, lower control arm to subframe front M16
Star Parts 2 Nut, lower control arm to subframe front M16
Star Parts 2 Bolt, lower control arm to subframe rear M12
Star Parts 1 BOLT, shear bracket M16
Star Parts 1 BOLT, shear bracket M14
Star Parts 1 BOLT, shear bracket M10

 

Parts Return

No parts return required for this campaign.

 

Special Tools

The following special tool or equivalent may be necessary to separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle only if inspection determines that the steering knuckle must be replaced:

➢ 9360 Ball Joint  Remover

 

Service Procedure

A.  Inspect Right Front Lower Ball Joint Stud Insertion

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  1. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.
  1. Inspect the right side lower control arm ball joint stud insertion into the steering knuckle. The ball joint stud should be fully inserted into the steering knuckle. The pinch bolt should be securely tight with no observable movement of the pinch bolt and no observable movement of ball joint stud in the steering knuckle (Figure 1).
  1. Is the ball joint stud fully inserted into the steering knuckle?
  • YES: The ball joint stud is fully inserted. Continue with Step 5.
  • NO: Proceed to Section Replace Lower Control Arm and Knuckle.
  1. Is the ball joint stud and pinch bolt securely tight?
  • YES: Ball stud and pinch bolt are securely tight. Continue with Step 6.
  • NO: Proceed to Section Replace Lower Control Arm and Knuckle.
  1. Remove and discard the old ball joint stud pinch bolt and nut.
  1. Install the NEW ball joint stud pinch bolt, washer, and nut as shown in (Figure 2).

NOTE: The washer must be located under the bolt head. 

NOTE: The bolt head must be facing toward the caliper side of the steering knuckle

  1. Hold the ball joint pinch bolt from rotating and tighten the nut to 110 N·m (81 ft. lbs.).
  1. Clean the wheel mounting surfaces removing any corrosion or dirt.
  1. Position the tire and wheel assembly on the hub.
  1. Install all five wheel mounting lug nuts, and lightly snug all five wheel mounting lug nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
  1. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  1. Progressively tighten the wheel mounting lug nuts, in a star pattern to 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
  1. Return the vehicle to inventory or the customer.

 

B.  Replace Lower Control Arm and Knuckle 

  1. Remove the engine belly pan (Figure 3).
  1. Remove the right side lower sill closeout panels (Figure 4).
  1. While a helper applies the brakes to keep hub from rotating, remove and DISCARD the half shaft hub nut (Figure 5).
  1. Remove and SAVE the two bolts securing the brake caliper adapter bracket to steering knuckle (Figure 6).
  1. Carefully remove and support the brake caliper mounting bracket assembly aside taking care not to over extend the brake hose (Figure 7).
  1. Remove the brake rotor from the wheel bearing hub (Figure 7).
  1. Remove and SAVE the three bolts securing the brake rotor splash shield to the steering knuckle, then remove the splash shield (Figure 8).
  1. Remove and DISCARD the bolt securing the wheel speed sensor to the wheel bearing (Figure 9).
  1. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the wheel bearing hub (Figure 9).
  1. Remove and SAVE the bolt securing the wheel speed sensor wire harness retainer to the steering knuckle (Figure 9).
  1. Position the wheel speed sensor and wire harness aside out of the way.
  1. Remove and SAVE the outer tie rod nut at the steering knuckle (Figure 10).
  1. Use special tool 9360 Ball Joint Remover or equivalent, to separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Take care to not damage the outer tie rod end rubber boot (Figure 11).
  1. Remove and SAVE the two nuts and bolts securing the suspension strut to the steering knuckle (Figure 12).
  1. Remove and DISCARD the three bolts M10, M14, M16 securing the shear bracket. Remove and SAVE the shear bracket (Figure 13).
  1. Remove and DISCARD the two M12 bolts securing the rear of the lower control arm to the subframe (Figure 13).
  1. Remove and DISCARD the two M16 nuts and bolts securing the front of the lower control arm to the subframe (Figure 13).
  1. Remove the lower control arm and knuckle assembly from the vehicle while separating the wheel bearing hub from the outer constant velocity (C/V) joint splined shaft.

NOTE: Do not allow the half shaft to hang by the inner C/V joint; it must be supported to keep the joint from separating during this operation.

  1. Remove and DISCARD the four bolts securing the wheel bearing hub to the steering knuckle (Figure 14).
  1. Remove and SAVE the wheel bearing hub from the steering knuckle (Figure 14).
  1. DISCARD the steering knuckle and lower control arm assembly.
  1. Position the NEW front lower control arm against the subframe (Figure 15).
  1. Install two NEW bolts and nuts M16 securing the front of the lower control arm to the subframe. Do not tighten bolts and nuts at this time (Figure 15).
  1. Install two NEW bolts M12 securing the rear of the lower control arm to the subframe. Do not tighten bolts at this time (Figure 15).
  1. Position the shear bracket and install three NEW bolts M16, M14, M10 securing the shear bracket. Do not tighten the bolts at this time (Figure 15).
  1. Tighten the two M16 bolts and nuts securing the front of the lower control arm to the subframe to 250 N·m (184 ft. lbs.) (Figure 15).
  1. Tighten the two M12 bolts securing the rear of the lower control arm to the subframe to 105 N·m (77 ft. lbs.) (Figure 15).
  1. Tighten the M16 bolt securing the shear bracket to the subframe to 169 N·m (125 ft. lbs.) (Figure 15).
  1. Tighten the M14 bolt securing the shear bracket and lower control arm to the vehicle body to 160 N·m (118 ft. lbs.) (Figure 15).
  1. Tighten the M10 bolt securing the shear bracket to the vehicle body to 50 N·m (37 ft. lbs.) (Figure 15).
  1. Clean any grease and oil residue from the steering knuckle ball joint stud hole and lower control arm ball joint stud.
  1. Install the NEW steering knuckle onto the lower ball joint stud and verify it is in the correct position with the ball joint stud visible at the upper portion of the mounting hole before installing the NEW pinch bolt (Figure 16).

 WARNING: Make sure lower control arm ball joint stud is fully inserted into knuckle before pinch bolt is inserted into knuckle.  Only ball joint stud rubber boot should be visible below the knuckle; stud should not be visible (Figure 16).  Failure to fully and properly insert ball joint stud could lead to wheel separation and loss of mobility and could result in personal injury or death.

  1. Install the NEW ball joint stud pinch bolt, washer, and nut as shown in (Figure 17).

NOTE: The washer must be located under the bolt head.

NOTE: The bolt head must be facing toward the caliper side of the steering knuckle.

  1. Hold the ball joint pinch bolt from rotating and tighten the nut to 110 N·m (81 ft. lbs.).
  1. Position the wheel bearing hub into the steering knuckle.
  1. Install four NEW bolts securing the wheel bearing hub to the knuckle. Tighten the bolts to 57 N·m (44 ft. lbs.) (Figure 14).
  1. Insert the outer C/V joint splined shaft into the wheel bearing hub.
  1. Position the steering knuckle to the suspension strut, then install the strut mounting bolts and nuts (Figure 12).

Bolts are splined, do not attempt to rotate bolts. Tighten the nuts to:

(Built Before January 12, 2018) = 202 N·m (149 ft. lbs.)

(Built On or After January 12, 2018) = 98 N·m (72 ft. lbs.)

  1. Clean any grease and oil residue from the steering knuckle tie rod stud hole and tie rod joint stud. Then install the tie rod end stud into the steering knuckle.
  1. Install the nut onto the outer tie rod end stud. Hold the stud to prevent it from rotating while tightening the nut to 50 N·m + 90° (37 ft. lbs. + 90°) (Figure 10).
  1. Install the wheel speed sensor wire harness retainer and bolt to the steering knuckle. Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 in. lbs.) (Figure 9).
  1. Install the wheel speed sensor with lubricant and NEW bolt to the wheel bearing hub. Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (71 in. lbs.) (Figure 9).
  1. Install the brake rotor splash shield to the steering knuckle and install the three mounting bolts securing the splash shield. Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 in. lbs.) (Figure 8).
  1. Install the brake rotor to the wheel bearing hub (Figure 7).
  1. Install the brake caliper adapter bracket with brake caliper to the steering knuckle. Install the two mounting bolts and tighten the bolts to 202 N·m (149 ft. lbs.) (Figure 6).
  1. While a helper applies the brakes to keep hub from rotating, install a NEW half shaft hub nut and tighten the nut to 163 N·m (120 ft. lbs.) (Figure 5).
  1. Clean wheel mounting surfaces of any corrosion or dirt.
  1. Position the tire and wheel assembly on the hub.
  1. Install all five wheel mounting lug nuts and lightly snug all five wheel mounting lug nuts. Do not tighten at this time.
  1. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  1. Progressively tighten the wheel mounting lug nuts, in a star pattern to 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
  1. Position the vehicle on an alignment rack.
  1. Perform a wheel alignment to proper specifications (set toe only).
  1. Install the right side lower sill closeout panels (Figure 4).
  1. Install the engine belly pan (Figure 3).
  1. Return the vehicle to inventory or the customer.

 



2 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2018
CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID 2018

 


8 Associated Documents

Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V143-8077.pdf 1849.169KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 03/07/2019 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – V15

RCMN-19V143-0008.pdf 102.117KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V143-9554.PDF 214.063KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V143-5955.pdf 518.185KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2

RCLQRT-19V143-1223.PDF 211.148KB

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ISSUED Renotification Notice

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V143-8564.PDF 211.251KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4

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Latest Recalls Documents

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