Suspension: frontRecall 92V-128 · Dodge and Eagle vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 92V-128 covers 3,000 Dodge and Eagle vehicles for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V128000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TENSION STRUT WASHERS CAN CRACK AND FALL OFF DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT.
The risk
LOSS OF A WASHER WILL CAUSE A CLUNKING SOUND, HEARDDURING BRAKING. IF LEFT UNATTENDED, THE LOSS OF THE WASHER WILL EVENTUALLYRESULT IN TENSION STRUT ATTACHMENT FAILURE THAT CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR STRUT BAR WASHERS AND NUTS.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1992 to August 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.