NHTSA Recall 93V215000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V215000; Date: Dec. 14, 1993
Loss of lug nut torque retention may lead to wheel lugfailure which may cause wheel separation and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Chrysler Town And Country; 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 90
Recall Summary:
Wheels with misformed lug nut seats were installed on these vehicles. This causes reduced nut to wheel contact area and limits the wheel self-centering capability during installation. This results in loss of wheel lug nut torque retention.
How to Fix:
Inspect the wheel assembly plant code; replace wheels known to have the problem and install new lug nuts.
Recall Notes:
System: wheels; lugs; nuts. Vehicle description: vans with 15" stamped steel road wheels or 15" stampedsteel spare wheel. Note: if you have any problems obtaining the needed repair, please contact thechrysler zone service office in your area. It is listed under "serviceassitance" in your owner's manual. A zone representative will arrange for promptattention to your vehicle. Also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministatration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 27, 1994
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