NHTSA recall 89V052000
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Chrysler E Class and 6 more
Reported Mar 29, 1989500,000 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 1980 – Jul 1, 1983
The defect
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.
The risk
Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could result in an accident.
The remedy
Install attachment reinforcement brackets to prevent control arm detachment as a result of corrosion weakening.