NHTSA Recall 96V229000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V229000; Date: Nov. 18, 1996
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:
1991 Chrysler Town And Country; 1992 Chrysler Town And Country; 1991 Dodge Caravan; 1992 Dodge Caravan; 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan; 1991 Dodge Shadow; 1992 Dodge Shadow; 1991 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager; 1991 Plymouth Sundance; 1992 Plymouth Sundance; 1991 Plymouth Voyager; 1992 Plymouth Voyager
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 675,000
Recall Summary:
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 armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing 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 December 27, 1996. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 27, 1996
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