Recall 94V043000: 1994 Dodge Dakota
- Report received
- Mar 9, 1994
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 1,500vehicles
- Model years
- 1994
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1994 Dodge Dakota166 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.