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1978 DODGE ASPEN Recall - Campaign #78V097000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1978 DODGE ASPEN RECALL - #78V097000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : UPPER ARM

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.

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Vehicle 1978 DODGE ASPEN
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 12/1/1975 - 10/1/1977
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 5/19/1978
# Affected 1,100,000
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
Notes 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.
See also 1978 DODGE ASPEN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1978 DODGE ASPEN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1978 DODGE ASPEN Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

1978 DODGE ASPEN Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
Technical Service Bulletins Nov 01, 1995 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
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