NHTSA recall campaign
78V103000
ManufacturerCHRYSLER CORPORATIONReported1978-05-09Affected42,000 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE RIVET ATTACHMENTS FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT MAY FAIL, ESPECIALLY UNDER IMPACT LOAD CIRCUMSTANCES.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A BOLT AND NUT ATTACHMENT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE TWO RIVETS. THIS WILL INCREASE THE STRENGTH OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TO THE BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →