Recall campaign · NHTSA 77V229000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1977-12-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 77V229000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
3,000
Reported to NHTSA
1977-12-20
Owners notified
1977-12-15

Defect description

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS. THESE CRACKS WILL REDUCE THE STRENGTH OF THE ARM.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; LOWER CONTROL ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CONTINUED USE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Omni1978
PLYMOUTH Horizon1978

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.