NHTSA Recall 91V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V051000; Date: Apr. 8, 1991
Separation of the steering wheel from its mounting hubresults in loss of steering control and a vehicle crash could occur withoutwarning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Dodge Diplomat; 1989 Dodge Diplomat; 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury; 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 12,000
Recall Summary:
The steering wheel may crack at its mounting hub weld attachment because of fatigue loading and eventually separate from the hub.
How to Fix:
Replace steering wheels with revised wheel with arc welds added at the wheel stamping-to-hub attachment.
Recall Notes:
System: steering wheel. Vehicle description: passenger cars; police and taxi vehicles equipped with airbags.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 11, 1991
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