Dodge and Plymouth Recall 79V104000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm, Lower Arm

NHTSA recall 79V104000 · announced April 30, 1979 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 27,000 units affected

The problem

LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY FRACTURE IN THE AREA ADJACENT TO THE LOWER BALL JOINT, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE ARM.

What to do

DEALER WILL INCREASE THE STRENGTH OF BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS BY INSTALLING WELDED REINFORCEMENTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM, LOWER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE VEHICLE"S CONTROLLABILITYMAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1979 Dodge B100
• 1979 Dodge B200
• 1979 Dodge B300
• 1979 Dodge Cb300
• 1979 Dodge Mb300
• 1979 Plymouth B100
• 1979 Plymouth B200
• 1979 Plymouth B300
• 1979 Plymouth Cb300
• 1979 Plymouth Mb300

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