Recall 89V052000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 89V052000. Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. 500,000 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
500,000
Affected Vehicles
13
Makes
3
Model Years
3
Campaign #
89V052000
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Report Date
Mar 29, 1989
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
500,000
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Make
Make
Model Years
1981, 1982, 1983
Risk Summary (Consequence)
CONTROL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, ADVERSELYAFFECTING DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Defect Summary
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.
Remedy
INSTALL ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT CONTROL ARM DETACHMENT AS A RESULT OF CORROSION WEAKENING.
Key Dates
Report Date
Mar 29, 1989
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
nhtsa-odi-recalls
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching CHRYSLER, DODGE, PLYMOUTH from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V189000 | Mar 26, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS | 178,246 |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V877000 | Dec 17, 2025 | VANTAGE MOBILITY | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 1,019 |
| 25V846000 | Dec 9, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 5,974 |
| 25V674000 | Oct 9, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 298,439 |
| 25V573000 | Sep 4, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 985 |
| 25V574000 | Sep 4, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | 75 |
| 25V552000 | Aug 26, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 219,577 |
| 25V471000 | Jul 17, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 21 |
| 25V388000 | Jun 12, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 140 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (CHRYSLER, DODGE, PLYMOUTH) in the last 3 years
7 Investigations
nhtsa-odi-investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE25009 | Sep 5, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering |
| RQ25002 | Jun 30, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | CLOSED | 2013 DODGE DART | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures |
| EA24003 | Aug 1, 2024 | Unknown | OPEN | 2009 DODGE JOURNEY | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | Vehicle entrapment |
| PE24006 | Feb 27, 2024 | Sep 26, 2025 | CLOSED | 2017 DODGE JOURNEY | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Back up camera failure |
| RQ24004 | Feb 27, 2024 | Unknown | OPEN | 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short. |
| RQ24001 | Jan 16, 2024 | Unknown | OPEN | 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077) |
| PE23008 | May 1, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 | CLOSED | 2009 DODGE JOURNEY | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Vehicle entrapment |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 89V052000
Referencing Complaints
nhtsa-odi-complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245983 | Unknown | 1983 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR PIVOT MOUNTS BROKE. VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 89V052000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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ManufacturerCHRYSLER CORPORATION
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