Make : DODGE | Model : INTREPID | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19920601 - 19920801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V128000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19920821 | Date Received by ODI: 19920915 | Date Added to Database: 19920929 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TENSION STRUT WASHERS CAN CRACK AND FALL OFF DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF A WASHER WILL CAUSE A CLUNKING SOUND, HEARDDURING BRAKING. IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE LOSS OF THE WASHER WILL EVENTUALLYRESULT IN TENSION STRUT ATTACHMENT FAILURE THAT CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR STRUT BAR WASHERS AND NUTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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