Control arm: lower armRecall 77V-229 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 77V-229 covers 3,000 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a control arm: lower arm problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V229000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS. THESE CRACKS WILL REDUCE THE STRENGTH OF THE ARM.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; LOWER CONTROL ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CONTINUED USE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.