Suspension: frontRecall 93V-173 · 1994 Dodge RAM

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 93V-173 covers 3,900 1994 Dodge RAM for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 1993.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected3,9001 model
ReportedOct 22, 1993Owners notified Nov 1, 1993
Complaints since47Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

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.

What to do

The fix

TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR AXLE ATTACHMENT TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

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