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Safety recall · 93V173000

Suspension: front Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on October 22, 1993. It covers about 3,900 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
93V173000
Reported
Oct 22, 1993
Vehicles
3,900
Area
Suspension

The problem

Front suspension track bar attachment to the axle may not be adequately tightened.

The risk

Loss of the track bar attachment can cause axlevibration and directional control difficulty which could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

The fix

Tighten front suspension track bar axle attachment to the specified torque.

Contacts

System: suspension; independent front.Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with four wheel drive.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Dodge dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 93V173000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1994 Dodge Ram022F

Questions

Is the 93V173000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 93V173000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 93V173000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on October 22, 1993. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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