Control arm: lower ball jointRecall 78V-103 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 78V-103 covers 42,000 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a control arm: lower ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V103000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE RIVET ATTACHMENTS FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT MAY FAIL, ESPECIALLY UNDER IMPACT LOAD CIRCUMSTANCES.
The fix
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD RIVETS FAIL, 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1977 to February 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.