DODGE RAM 1994: SUSPENSION:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V097000

Make Model Year
DODGE RAM 1994
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1994-07-27 1994-05-20 1994-06-20

Production Dates: 1993-10-01 - 1993-12-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 400

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR HAS INADEQUATE FATIGUE STRENGTH.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE TRACK BAR CAN RESULT IN FRONT AXLE VIBRATION AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION; LIGHT DUTY VANS; 3500 SERIES 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS ONLY '10,500 AND 11,000 GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT'. 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 1-800-853-1403. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.