Control arm: lower ball jointRecall 79V-131 · 1978 American Motors Pacer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 79V-131 covers 9,650 1978 American Motors Pacer for a control arm: lower ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on May 30, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V131000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A METALLURGICALLY DEFICIENT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE RIGHT AND LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF A FRONT WHEEL ORA HEAVILY DAMAGED FRONT SUSPENSION, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
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 October 1, 1977 to April 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.