DODGE RAM 1994: SUSPENSION:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V202000

Make Model Year
DODGE RAM 1994
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1994-11-30 1994-10-18 1994-11-01

Production Dates: 1993-10-01 - 1994-06-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1500

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR BRACKET ATTACHMENT HAS INADEQUATE FATIGUE STRENGTH AND CAN FAIL, CAUSING FRONT AXLE VIBRATION.

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

A FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR BRACKET REINFORCEMENT STRUT WILL BE INSTALLED.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAB AND CHASSIS TRUCKS, 3500 SERIES 4WD MODELS ONLY 11,000 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.