Recalls for 1992 Dodge Daytona

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Posted on: 1993-07-15
Description
The welding attachments of the front frame rails to the floor pan sheet metal may not be properly welded.

Consequence
The improperly welded areas could cause body panelflexing and sheet metal cracking, possibly resulting in structural damage,compromising the vehicle impact protection capability.  This could increase thelikelihood of injury to occupants if the vehicle is involved in a collisionaccident.

Corrective Action
Secure the floor pan to the front frame rails by bolting both frame rails to the floor pan.

Notes
System: structural.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1992-02-18
Description
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

Consequence
Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.

Corrective Action
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

Notes
System: steering; upper steering column coupling bolt.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; sedans, convertibles, and mini-vans.