Dodge and Plymouth Recall 78V097000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm, Upper Arm

NHTSA recall 78V097000 · announced May 1, 1978 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 1,100,000 units affected

The problem

POSSIBLE FATIGUE FAILURE CAN OCCUR IN THE FRAME SUPPORT PLATES (FRONT SUSPENSION PIVOT BAR SUPPORT PLATE) THAT CONNECTS A PORTION OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT SUPPORT PLATES FOR INDICATIONS OF FAILURE AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE PLATES. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO REINFORCE THE SUPPORT PLATE AT THE PIVOT BAR ATTACHMENTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRAME SUPPORT PLATE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THIS FAILURE COULDAFFECT VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, PARTICULARLY DURING HEAVY BRAKEAPPLICATION. THIS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGAND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1976 Dodge Aspen
• 1977 Dodge Aspen
• 1978 Dodge Aspen
• 1976 Plymouth Volare
• 1977 Plymouth Volare
• 1978 Plymouth Volare

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.