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Safety recall · 94V097000

Suspension: front Dodge recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on May 20, 1994. It covers about 400 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
94V097000
Reported
May 20, 1994
Vehicles
400
Area
Suspension

The problem

The front suspension track bar has inadequate fatigue strength.

The risk

Failure of the track bar can result in front axle vibration and loss of steering control.

The fix

Dealers will replace the front suspension track bar.

Contacts

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.

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 94V097000.
  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 94V097000 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 94V097000?

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 94V097000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on May 20, 1994. 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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