Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V229000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1991 to 06/30/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 675000 | 12/27/1996 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/18/1996 | 11/27/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 92V015000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 10/01/1991 to 10/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 20000 | 02/06/1992 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/14/1992 | 02/18/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; upper steering column coupling bolt.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; sedans, convertibles, and mini-vans. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA95029 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/26/1995 | 11/13/1996 | STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION | 96V229000 | |
| Alleged steering wheel separation from the steering shaft while operating the vehicle. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| Door bent out of alignment. transmission failed. steering failed. | |||
| 09/22/1992 | 2 | ||
| Steering problem causes vehicle to constantly pull to right. *dh | |||
| 07/22/1995 | |||
| The belt tensioner broke, causing all vehicle functions to stop working. tt | |||
| While driving, noticed a clanking noise looked behind saw plastic pieces and bolts lying on road, then suddenly lost steering capability, pulled vehicle to side | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| When consumer turned vehicle to left or right intermittently, and when trying to turn into a parking space, steering wheel wouldn't turn far enough, it couldn't pull in. steering box mechanism was defective. *ak | |||
| 11/08/1995 | |||
| Steering gear box cracks, replaced gear box. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| Vehicles power steering becomes tight with no warning.possibly due to leakage or evaporation of power steering fluid. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 07/07/1997 | 1 | ||
| During turning maneuver heard something drop. prognosis: bolt tensioner sheared off steering while driving; also causing cooling system and power steering to shut down. *ak consumer states abs have reduced braking pressure, brake pedal comes up while driving over bumps and braking, dealer states brakes are fine. *slc | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1991 | |
| Power steering tensioner belt failed. | |||
| While driving the steering belt tensioner broke, causing the vehicle to lose steering power. *ak | |||
| On (2) seperate occasions, right side glass of sliding door and rear liftgate window imploded with cause undetermined. both occasions happened while van was sitting still. please describe details.*ak | |||
| 03/24/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1992 | |
| Power steering failure in the vehicle due to failure of the power assist pump. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1994 | |||
| The belt tensioner broke and the vehicle lost steering control. please describe. *ak | |||
| While driving the auto the steering belt tensioner fractured and consumer lost control of the auto. the power steering went out, no injuries . *ak | |||
| 04/02/1996 | |||
| Failure on the steering belt tensioner, replaced the steering belt on three occasions pe95-012. *ak | |||
| 09/26/1994 | 6 | ||
| Belt tensioner failed. *sd | |||
| 07/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Belt tensioner broke, causing loss of power steering. *sd | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Belt tensioner became weak/replace. *sd | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Power steering failed. *sd | |||
| 03/02/1996 | |||
| Belt tensioner which holds serpentine belt failed, caused steering system failure. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Power steering belt tensioner broke and shredded. tt | |||
| 12/29/1995 | 9 | ||
| Power steering belt tensioner fractured. *dsh | |||
| 08/21/1995 | |||
| Steering belt tensioner broke/fell off; towed to garage; replaced belt tensioner/belt; speed 25 mph; no warning. tt | |||
| 10/13/1995 | |||
| The steering belt broke while driving in the highway.please describe. tt | |||
| 12/20/1995 | |||
| Steering belt tensioner belt fractured, experienced loss of power steering. tt | |||
| 07/15/1995 | |||
| Steering belt tensioner cracked in mounting bracket; replaced; caused loss of power steering and brakes. tt | |||
| Power steering belt tensioner fails. belts are replaced continuously. please describe details. tt | |||
| #pe95-012 purchase truck new the steering belt tensioner was replaced four times . tt | |||
| 12/10/1995 | |||
| Power steering belt tensioner failed. driver was without power steering. please describe. tt | |||
| 12/12/1992 | |||
| Steering started making a noise. due to defective steering belt tensioner. tt | |||
| Power steering belt tensioner has failed twice within (14) months. please describe details. tt | |||
| 12/11/1995 | |||
| Power steering tensioner belt broke, loss of braking. tt | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Power steering belt tensioner failed pe95-012. transmission had to be replaced. tt | |||
| 11/30/1995 | |||
| The power steering tensioner had been broken under normal driving conditions. tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| #pe95-012 the steering belt tensioner was replaced. tt also battery light and engine light on and powere steering is tight, battery was recharged and serpentine belt was replaced.*jb | |||
| 05/09/1995 | |||
| Pe94-012# consumer had air on all of sudden the steering belt tensioner broke and he losses power steering. tt | |||
| 05/05/1995 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| Belt tensioner broke, resulting in hard steering, replaced belt tensioner and belt. tt consumer was advised that problem was sue to a faulty bolt.*jb | |||
| 08/07/1995 | 1 | 02/05/1993 | |
| #pe95-012 the steering belt tensioner was replaced . tt *slc | |||
| 04/01/1995 | |||
| Steering tensioner belt broke while driving, loss of steering. tt | |||
| 05/10/1994 | 2 | 04/01/1992 | |
| Abs braking system fails ea94-028 - steering belt tensioner fails pe95-012. tt *jb | |||
| 02/27/1994 | 1 | 02/10/1993 | |
| The belt tensioner has fractured.tt the belt tensioner broke at its mouting shaft resulting in a failure of the drive belt and all of its associated systems.*jb | |||
| 09/10/1992 | |||
| Steering tensioner cracked, had to have it replaced. tt | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | 02/26/1993 | |
| Power steering belt tensioner fractured. tt | |||
| 07/29/1995 | |||
| The steering belt tensioner fractured while parking the vehicle. please describe. tt | |||
| 07/12/1995 | |||
| The steering belt tensioner has fractured several times while driving. please describe. tt | |||
| 03/02/1995 | |||
| Power steering went out, power steering belt tensioner broke. *ak | |||
| 08/24/1995 | |||
| #pe95-12 the steering belt tensioner broke . *ak | |||
| Steering belt tensioner broke in half, caused loss of steering. tt | |||
| 05/27/1994 | 1 | ||
| Had problem with steering wheel tensioner fractured and steering wheel control was lost. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Noisy power steering, is occasionally difficult to turn wheel. *dh | |||
| Power steering problems. please describe. tt | |||
| 08/08/1995 | |||
| Serpentine belt in vehicle has failed, power steering and brake failure. tt | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Bolt broke that holds the belt on the tensioner pulley while driving loss of steering power, pe95-012 active. tt | |||
| 08/08/1995 | |||
| Consumer wife was driving and there was no power steering went out due to the belt coming off. tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Broken tie rods. tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| Right front tie rod end detached from right wheel assembly, resulting in steering failure. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 84000 | 1 | |
| Engine hestiates. engine mounts, lifter, timing chain and timing chain cover replaced. vehicle completely stalled out. dealer found large hole in engine where piston rod went through engine block. transmission making clunk type noise and had to be repaired. rack and pinion on steering had to be replaced. *tt *nlm | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| Steering rack is leaking. now replacing for the thrid time. please describe details. tt | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 11/04/2006 | 190000 | 1 | 04/30/1997 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the coupling bolt fractured on the steering wheel. a nhtsa recall, #92v015000 was performed on the vehicle concerning steering: wheel and handle bar however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall. | |||
| 06/29/2000 | |||
| While making a turn steering wheel separated from the column.*ak | |||
| 04/23/1998 | 07/01/1992 | ||
| While driving the vehicle the steering wheel separated from the steering column. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/03/1997 | |||
| Consumer received a recall notice in 11/96 . he then contacted the dealer to have vehicle repaired under the recall, and was informed that the parts were not available and that they would telephone him when they arrived . owner has not heard from the dealer about the part that is on back order. *ak | |||
| 07/25/1996 | 0 | ||
| The steering column had become loose before repairs. please describe details. *ak | |||
| Has tried to have the vehicle repaired under the recall for the steering and liftgate; major chrysler plymouth will not honor it, driver has tried several other dealerships and the same thing has happened to him. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 01/14/1997 | |||
| Dealer wants to charge to do recall work. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel column breaking up. *sd | |||
| 02/12/1996 | |||
| Failure of the steering column, the steering wheel and column locks up. tt | |||
| 04/26/1995 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was driving and the steering wheel came off. tt | |||
| 03/25/1994 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel is off center and feels loose. *ak | |||