Recall 96V229000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 1991-1992 DODGE SHADOW
RECALL This recall affects up to 675,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V229000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 675,000 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1991 DODGE SHADOW, 1991 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, 1991 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER, 1991 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE, 1991 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, 1991 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, 1991 DODGE CARAVAN, 1992 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, 1992 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE, 1992 DODGE CARAVAN, 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, 1992 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, 1992 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER, 1992 DODGE SHADOW
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Defect Description
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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