Safety Recall NHTSA · 82V055000 Reported May 27, 1982

Suspension:independent front control arm:lower:bal

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Suspension · 4,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
82V055000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
4,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 27, 1982

Defect Summary

Clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. Eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace both ball joint stud clamp bolts without charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 82V055000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 82V055000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 82V055000?

NHTSA recall 82V055000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 27, 1982. It addresses: Suspension:independent front control arm:lower:bal. The recall affects approximately 4,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 82V055000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.