DODGE ASPEN 1976: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V097000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | ASPEN | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-05-19 | 1978-05-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1975-12-01 - 1977-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1100000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
POSSIBLE FATIGUE FAILURE CAN OCCUR IN THE FRAME SUPPORT PLATES "FRONT SUSPENSION PIVOT BAR SUPPORT PLATE" THAT CONNECTS A PORTION OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO THE VEHICLE FRAME ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT SUPPORT PLATES FOR INDICATIONS OF FAILURE AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE PLATES. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO REINFORCE THE SUPPORT PLATE AT THE PIVOT BAR ATTACHMENTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRAME SUPPORT PLATE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THIS FAILURE COULDAFFECT VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, PARTICULARLY DURING HEAVY BRAKEAPPLICATION. THIS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGAND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
