Make : DODGE | Model : DAKOTA | Year : 1994 |
Build Dates : 19931101 - 19931101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V043000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940414 | Date Received by ODI: 19940309 | Date Added to Database: 19940330 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THE ATTACHING BOLTS OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM BREAK, THE VEHICLE CAN EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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