Suspension: frontRecall 93V-051 · Jeep vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 93V-051 covers 25,000 Jeep vehicles for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 1993.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected25,0002 models
ReportedApr 2, 1993Owners notified Mar 24, 1993
Complaints since39Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V051000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE ECCENTRIC CAM ADJUSTER BOLTS IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM-TO-FRONT AXLE BRACKET ATTACHMENTS MAY FAIL DUE TO ASSEMBLY MISALIGNMENT.

The risk

CAM BOLT FAILURES CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONESIDE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAM BOLTS, CAM WASHERS, AND NUTS WITH COMPONENTS OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.

SYSTEM: FRONT SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 1, 1993 to March 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.