NHTSA Recall 78V097000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V097000; Date: May. 1, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Dodge Aspen; 1977 Dodge Aspen; 1978 Dodge Aspen; 1976 Plymouth Volare; 1977 Plymouth Volare; 1978 Plymouth Volare
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,100,000
Recall Summary:
Possible fatigue failure can occur in the frame support plates (front suspension pivot bar support plate) that connects a portion of the front suspension to the vehicle frame on the involved vehicles.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect support plates for indications of failure and, if necessary, will replace the plates. Additional support brackets will also be installed to reinforce the support plate at the pivot bar attachments.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; frame support plate. Consequences of defect: under certain driving conditions, this failure couldaffect vehicle directional control, particularly during heavy brakeapplication. This will result in loss of vehicle control without prior warningand a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 19, 1978
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