Dodge Aspen; Plymouth Volare (1976-1978): Suspension
Recall 78V097000 · May 1, 1978 · Chrysler Corporation
1,100,000
vehicles affected
1,100,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 78V097000
- Date
- May 1, 1978
- Maker
- Chrysler Corporation
- Units affected
- 1,100,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm > Upper arm
- Model years
- 1976-1978
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 78V097000?
2 models: Dodge Aspen (1976-1978), Plymouth Volare (1976-1978), about 1.10 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 78V097000?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.