Vehicle recall 94V043000 · March 9, 1994
1994 Dodge Dakota
Some upper control arm attaching bolts can fail due to improper heat treatment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some upper control arm attaching bolts can fail due to improper heat treatment. The bolts are too soft to withstand the stresses in the steering system and can break.
- Consequence
- If the attaching bolts of the upper control arm break, the vehicle can experience loss of steering control which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the upper control arm attaching bolts.
- Notes
- System: suspension; independant front control arm.vehicle description: light duty pickup truck with 4WD.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 1-800-992-1997. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V043000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 9, 1994
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- April 14, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Dakota (1994): 1994
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