NHTSA recall 94V-043 (94V043000)

suspension recall reported March 9, 1994 - about 1,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V043000
Also written as: 94V-043
Reported: March 9, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~1,500
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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 fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-043 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Dakota - 1994

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