NHTSA Recall 92V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V015000; Date: Feb. 14, 1992
Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue; 1992 Chrysler Imperial; 1992 Chrysler Lebaron; 1992 Chrysler New Yorker; 1992 Chrysler Town And Country; 1992 Dodge Caravan; 1992 Dodge Daytona; 1992 Dodge Dynasty; 1992 Dodge Shadow; 1992 Dodge Spirit; 1992 Plymouth Acclaim; 1992 Plymouth Sundance; 1992 Plymouth Voyager
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 20,000
Recall Summary:
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
How to Fix:
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Recall Notes:
System: steering; upper steering column coupling bolt. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; sedans, convertibles, and Mini-vans.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 6, 1992
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