NHTSA Campaign 82V055000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported May 27, 1982 · 4,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH BALL JOINT STUD CLAMP BOLTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | LEBARON | 1982 | 4,000 |
| CHRYSLER | TOWN AND COUNTRY | 1982 | 4,000 |
| DODGE | 400 | 1982 | 4,000 |
| DODGE | ARIES | 1982 | 4,000 |
| DODGE | OMNI | 1982 | 4,000 |
| DODGE | RAMCHARGER | 1982 | 4,000 |
| PLYMOUTH | HORIZON | 1982 | 4,000 |
| PLYMOUTH | RELIANT | 1982 | 4,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 82V055000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.