NHTSA (USA)Critical
1993 DODGE INTREPIDNHTSA Campaign #92V128000
The official notice
Defect
THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM TENSION STRUT WASHERS CAN CRACK AND FALL OFF DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT.
Safety Risk
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.
Updated June 10, 2026