NHTSA Recall 78V103000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V103000; Date: May. 9, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Dodge Omni; 1978 Plymouth Horizon
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 42,000
Recall Summary:
The rivet attachments for the front suspension control arm to ball joint may fail, especially under impact load circumstances.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install a bolt and nut attachment midway between the two rivets. This will increase the strength of the front suspension control arm to the ball joint attachment.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; control arm to ball joint assembly. Consequences of defect: should rivets fail, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 19, 1978
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