NHTSA Recall 79V104000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V104000; Date: Apr. 30, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Dodge B100; 1979 Dodge B200; 1979 Dodge B300; 1979 Dodge CB300; 1979 Dodge MB300; 1979 Plymouth B100; 1979 Plymouth B200; 1979 Plymouth B300; 1979 Plymouth CB300; 1979 Plymouth MB300
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 27,000
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will increase the strength of both lower control arms by installing welded reinforcements.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 12, 1979
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