RECALL 94V043000: FRONT CONTROL ARM

[DOF Info]

NHTSA CAMPAIGN #: 94V043000
MAKE: DODGE
MODEL: DAKOTA
YEAR: 1994
MFR CAMPAIGN #:
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
MANUFACTURER: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 19931101
END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 19931101
POTENTIAL # OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1500
DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 19940414
MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 19940309
RECORD CREATION DATE: 19940330
REGULATION PART #:
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #:
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; INDEPENDENT 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.