1976 PLYMOUTH VOLARE 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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1976 PLYMOUTH VOLARE |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1976 PLYMOUTH VOLARE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1976 PLYMOUTH VOLARE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1976 PLYMOUTH VOLARE Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1976 PLYMOUTH VOLARE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, CARBURETOR SYSTEM
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