Recalls for OMNI DODGE, CHRYSLER CORPORATION, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, May 09, 1978
A recall was issued on May 09, 1978 for OMNI DODGE, manufactured by CHRYSLER CORPORATION, in response to SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT problems. THE RIVET ATTACHMENTS FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT MAY FAIL, ESPECIALLY UNDER IMPACT LOAD CIRCUMSTANCES.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A BOLT AND NUT ATTACHMENT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE TWO RIVETS. THIS WILL INCREASE THE STRENGTH OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM TO THE BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD RIVETS FAIL, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT.