NHTSA recall 92V-128 (92V128000)

suspension recall reported September 15, 1992 - about 3,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V128000
Also written as: 92V-128
Reported: September 15, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~3,000
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TENSION STRUT WASHERS CAN CRACK AND FALL OFF DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR STRUT BAR WASHERS AND NUTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-128 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Intrepid - 1993

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