On certain vehicles, the crossmember can become abnormally corroded at the lower control arm attachment. This could result in lower control arm separation and loss of vehicle control. Correction: crossmembers will be inspected and replaced if corrosion is excessive. Remainder will have crossmember retaining brackets installed.
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Concerns: Chrysler LeBaron I (Model years 1981) · Chrysler LeBaron II (Model years 1982–1983) · Chrysler New Yorker Series TP (Model years 1981) · Chrysler New Yorker Series FS (Model years 1982) · Chrysler New Yorker Series T / ET / E (Model years 1983) · Dodge 400 (Model years 1981–1983) · Dodge 600 (Model years 1981–1983) · Dodge Aries (Model years 1981–1983) · Plymouth Caravelle (Model years 1983) · Plymouth Gran Fury III (Model years 1981–1982) · Plymouth Reliant (Model years 1981–1983)
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).