NHTSA Recall 89V052000
NHTSA Campaign Id 89V052000; Date: Mar. 29, 1989
Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Chrysler E Class; 1982 Chrysler Lebaron; 1983 Chrysler Lebaron; 1983 Chrysler New Yorker; 1982 Dodge 400; 1983 Dodge 400; 1983 Dodge 600; 1981 Dodge Aries; 1982 Dodge Aries; 1983 Dodge Aries; 1981 Plymouth Reliant; 1982 Plymouth Reliant; 1983 Plymouth Reliant
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 500,000
Recall Summary:
Front suspension crossmember may corrode and fail at lower control arm rear pivot mounts if operated where salt is used to aid in snow removal.
How to Fix:
Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.
Recall Notes:
System: front suspension crossmember. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 29, 1989
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