OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

79V104000

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

Reported Apr 30, 1979 · CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Summary

LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY FRACTURE IN THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE ARM.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INCREASE THE STRENGTH OF BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS BY INSTALLING WELDED REINFORCEMENTS.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM, LOWER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE VEHICLE"S CONTROLLABILITYMAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1979 Dodge B100 1979 Dodge B200 1979 Plymouth B300 1979 Dodge B300 1979 Plymouth B200 1979 Plymouth CB300 1979 Plymouth MB300 1979 Dodge MB300 1979 Plymouth B100 1979 Dodge CB300

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗