Dodge 1994 Suspension recall
Recalled March 9, 1994 · NHTSA recall 94V043000 · Dodge
Hazard
IF THE ATTACHING BOLTS OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM BREAK, THE VEHICLE CAN EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.
Units
1,500 units
Description
SOME UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. THE BOLTS ARE TOO SOFT TO WITHSTAND THE STRESSES IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND CAN BREAK.
What to do
REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.
Product
Dodge DAKOTA
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →