| Make : DODGE | Model : ARIES | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19800801 - 19830701 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 89V052000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 19890629 | Date Received by ODI: 19890329 | Date Added to Databse: 19890413 |
| Manufacturer's Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER LLC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 500000 | ||
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Summary:
FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER MAY CORRODE AND FAIL AT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS IF OPERATED WHERE SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW REMOVAL. |
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Consequence:
CONTROL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, ADVERSELYAFFECTING DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CONTROL ARM DETACHMENT AS A RESULT OF CORROSION WEAKENING. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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