NHTSA Recall 82V011000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V011000; Date: Jan. 28, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Dodge Omni; 1980 Plymouth Horizon
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 14,500
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the bolts used to attach the front suspension ball joints to the control arms may fail due to a bolt section crack condition. The ball joint may separate from the arm possibly affecting vehicle directional control.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the ball joint to control arm attaching bolts at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; independent front control arm, ball joint. Consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 6, 1982
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