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Dodge Aries Recall 82V055: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

NHTSA campaign 82V055, reported May 27, 1982, 4,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 82V055CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Problem
CLAMP BOLTS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN CRACKS. EVENTUALLY THESE BOLTS MAY BREAK THROUGH, CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE.
Risk
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH BALL JOINT STUD CLAMP BOLTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT STUD TO STEERING KNUCKLE CLAMPBOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN PARTIAL LOSS OF FRONTWHEEL SUPPORT, POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE HOISTED FROM UNDER THE FRONTSUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler Lebaron1982
Chrysler Town And Country1982
Dodge 4001982
Dodge Aries1982
Dodge Omni1982
Dodge Ramcharger1982
Plymouth Horizon1982
Plymouth Reliant1982