NHTSA Campaign 92V128000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Sep 15, 1992 · 3,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TENSION STRUT WASHERS CAN CRACK AND FALL OFF DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR STRUT BAR WASHERS AND NUTS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | INTREPID | 1993 | 3,000 |
| EAGLE | VISION | 1993 | 3,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 92V128000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.