Recall 89V052000: 1981–1983 Dodge Aries and 5 other models

Report received

Mar 29, 1989

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

500,000vehicles

Model years

1981–1983

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident.

Remedy

Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1983 Chrysler E Class1 complaints
• 1982 Chrysler Lebaron1 complaints
• 1983 Chrysler Lebaron2 complaints
• 1983 Chrysler NEW Yorker5 complaints
• 1983 Dodge 6000 complaints
• 1981 Dodge Aries2 complaints
• 1982 Dodge Aries2 complaints
• 1983 Dodge Aries2 complaints
• 1981 Plymouth Reliant2 complaints
• 1982 Plymouth Reliant2 complaints
• 1983 Plymouth Reliant1 complaints