NHTSA Recall 82V055000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V055000; Date: May. 27, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Chrysler Lebaron; 1982 Chrysler Town And Country; 1982 Dodge 400; 1982 Dodge Aries; 1982 Dodge Omni; 1982 Dodge Ramcharger; 1982 Plymouth Horizon; 1982 Plymouth Reliant
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 4,000
Recall Summary:
Clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. Eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace both ball joint stud clamp bolts without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: suspension; front suspension ball joint stud to steering knuckle clampbolts. Consequences of defect: this condition would result in partial loss of frontwheel support, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and an accident. Note: front wheel drive vehicles should not be hoisted from under the frontsuspension control arms.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 9, 1982
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