Recall Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 1994

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 18708 Vehicale/Equipment Name: DODGE
Recalled Component Id: 000007011000004069000000037 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: DAKOTA Model Year: 1994
NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V043000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Manufacturer That Filed Report: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Start date of Manufacturing: Nov, 01 1993 End date of Manufacturing: Nov, 01 1993
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 1500
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Apr, 14 1994 Recall Initiator: MFR
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Report Received Date: Mar, 09 1994
Record Creation date : Mar, 30 1994 Federal Motar Safety Number:
Defect Summary : 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. Consequence Summary: If the attaching bolts of the upper control arm break, the vehicle can experience loss of steering control which could result in an accident.
Corrective Summary : Replace the upper control arm attaching bolts. Recall Notes: System: suspension; independant front control arm.vehicle description: light duty pickup truck with 4wd.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chrysler service center at 1-800-992-1997. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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