If one of the U-clip nuts fractures, the bumper will loosen and rattle causing fracture of the remaining U-clip nuts, resulting in separation of the bumper from the vehicle. If the bumper were to detach from the vehicle while it is being driven, a vehicle collision could result.

Structure — Body — Bumpers

Date Announced
JAN 02, 1994
Vehicles Affected
370,000
NHTSA Campaign #
94V018000
Summary
The U-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.
Actions
Inspection and replacement of the four U-clip nuts and the associated bolts.
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