NHTSA Recall 96V230000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V230000; Date: Nov. 18, 1996
If the lower steering shaft separates from the upper shaft, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Dodge RAM; 1995 Dodge RAM
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 475,000
Recall Summary:
If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:Chrysler plans to notify owners in late January 1997. Note: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: Feb 7, 1997
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