Recall
Dodge Dakota — 94V043000
NHTSA ID
94V043000
Make
Dodge
Model
Dakota
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1994-03-09
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Units Affected
1,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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
IF THE ATTACHING BOLTS OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM BREAK, THE VEHICLE CAN EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.