SHELBY DAKOTA 1994: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| Make : SHELBY | Model : DAKOTA | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1993-11-01 - 1993-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V043000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-04-14 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-03-09 | Date Added to Database: 1994-03-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1500 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDANT FRONT CONTROL ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCK WITH 4WD.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 1-800-992-1997. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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