NHTSA Recall 00V305000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V305000; Date: Oct. 12, 2000
If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Chrysler Town And Country; 1994 Chrysler Town And Country; 1993 Dodge Caravan; 1994 Dodge Caravan; 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1993 Plymouth Voyager; 1994 Plymouth Voyager
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 679,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: Mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured July 1992 through June 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from July 1992 through September 1993. The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 6, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 6, 2000
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