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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:33 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 94V043000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      DODGE / DAKOTA     1994 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: MAR 03, 1994 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V043000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Potential Number of Units Affected: 1500 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.