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NHTSA recall 94V043000

Suspension › Front › Control arm

Dodge Dakota

Reported Mar 9, 19941,500 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Nov 1, 1993 – Nov 1, 1993

The defect

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.

The risk

If the attaching bolts of the upper control arm break, the vehicle can experience loss of steering control which could result in an accident.

The remedy

Replace the upper control arm attaching bolts.

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Vehicles in this recall

Dodge Dakota
1994

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.