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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V088000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1993 to 07/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 293043 | 07/17/1995 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/12/1995 | 05/18/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering wheel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can hamper the steering wheel return orcause the ignition to be turned off, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering wheel back cover with a redesigned cover. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering wheel and column.vehicle description: light duty trucks and club cab trucks.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chrysler at1-800-853-1403. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| CH190595 | 05/01/1995 | 43056 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE94038 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/02/1994 | 08/09/1994 | STEERING LOCK-UP/IMPEDIMNT | 94V145000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||
| DP03002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/07/2003 | 07/22/2003 | STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION | ||
| Mr. larry a. sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr | ||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||
| RQ97012 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/25/1997 | STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN | 95V088000 | ||
| An extra key on their key rings became lodged in the bolt access holes in the back cover of the steering wheel | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 4 | 04/03/1995 | |
| Abs brakes; when applying, system fails to stop. brakes replaced twice. tt consumer states brakes have always felt spongy, in june the shoes and pads were replaced, one month later a rotor was found crakced and was replaced along with the pads, in september the shoes and master cylinder were replaced, in october brakes did not work at all when trying to stop, the very next the same thing occurred. idler arm fell off, both tie arms were replaced due to excessive wear, the front end fell out again while driving causing vehicle to a ditch, even after repairs there is a popping noise. vehicle would not go in forward when put in drive, a single wire in the wiring assembly had been burnt by rubbing against the engine, dealer replaced the whole wiring harness. *slc | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| At 35 mph, steering knuckle snapped, causing loss of vehicle control,which flipped over vehicle on its side and then ignited into a fire . total loss of vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 4 | 04/03/1995 | |
| Abs brakes; when applying, system fails to stop. brakes replaced twice. tt consumer states brakes have always felt spongy, in june the shoes and pads were replaced, one month later a rotor was found crakced and was replaced along with the pads, in september the shoes and master cylinder were replaced, in october brakes did not work at all when trying to stop, the very next the same thing occurred. idler arm fell off, both tie arms were replaced due to excessive wear, the front end fell out again while driving causing vehicle to a ditch, even after repairs there is a popping noise. vehicle would not go in forward when put in drive, a single wire in the wiring assembly had been burnt by rubbing against the engine, dealer replaced the whole wiring harness. *slc | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 09/19/2004 | 500 | 1 | |
| While driving 40 mph a deer appear out of no where and was hit by consumer's vehicle. it was badly damaged and knocked off the road. upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy. steering wheel separated and caused severe damage to driver's right leg. driver was hospitalized. vehicle had old engine replaced. the dakota sport was totaled.*ak the consumer stated that the above information is incorrect and sent an updated version which is as follows: the consumer was driving and a deer jumped onto his vehicle. the vehicle crossed the road to the left into a ditch and flipped the vehicle over. airbags did not deploy. the steering column broke from under the dash injuring the consumer. *tc | |||
| 12/31/1998 | 4 | 09/20/1994 | |
| Had received recall notice 95v088000. took to dealer. had the repairs done on the steering wheel. the recall remedy has failed. there are holes in the sleeves where keys can catch & shut down vehicle. has happened at least 4 times while driving in traffic. *ak | |||
| The extra keys on the key ring will get into the steering wheel, causing the pulling vehicle to shut off. dealer has repaired column under 4 recalls. owner states that problem still occurs. (95v-088). *ak | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 10/01/1993 | ||
| Recall no-94v145000, vehicle was taken to dealer on 11-1-96 and consumer was told that the plugs are no longer available. *ak | |||
| When driving the vehicle stalls with no warning due to crankshaft/fuel pum failures, steering wheel back cover plug malfunctioned prior to recall (94v-145). *ak | |||
| 03/04/1996 | 4 | ||
| Steering wheel locked up into a right hand position after making a right hand turn, causing accident/damage to tire, wheel, air dam and alignment. *sd | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Keys get caught in holes of steering wheel cover, causing steering wheel to lock up. *dsh | |||
| 02/29/1996 | |||
| While making left turn, steering wheel locked up, lost control, truck rolled into 8 ft ditch on right side, airbag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1994 | ||
| Recall #627 modified by carl gregory chrysler has failed resulting in key lodging/locking steering column. driver has lost control due to failures. tt consumer states this recall has nothing to do with the problem she is experiencing there is a continual snapping sound from the front right wheel side of the vehicle, it occurs when making leftturns or when making right turns when backing. the wheel has locked when consumer has been driving vehicle, the bearing has been replaced but has not resolved the problem, when driving straight the vehicle pulls to the right, consumer states it is not the key being stuck in steering that is the problem.*jb | |||
| 03/28/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving the steering wheel locked up and the abs anti-lock brake locked up and caused an accident . tt | |||
| Recall steering column nhtsa #94v145 mfg #642; burlington dodge in burlington ma., fails to perform service, because she didn't purchase it there. tt | |||
| Key gets stuck in back of steering wheel cutting ignition off when turning. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 08/10/1995 | |||
| Recieved recall notice a few weeks after steering problem mentioned in recall occured is seeking reimburstment, was charged for dealer to look at vehicle. tt | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Recall related, 94v145000, experienced problem key getting in the steering wheel screw access holes. *ak | |||
| 11/23/1994 | 3 | ||
| Open groove on steering column catches dangling keys on keyring, switching vehicle ignition off. *tw | |||
| 03/28/1995 | |||
| Steering wheel lockup while driving no response from the anti lock braking system. tt | |||
| 12/13/1994 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel/column plugs failed prior to recall (94v-145). *ak | |||
| 02/09/1995 | 1 | ||
| While exiting drivew onto roadwaya, key became jammed in steering wheel plug rubber grommet hole locking steering wheel prior to recall (94v-145). *ak | |||
| 12/19/1994 | 1 | ||
| Key jammed in steering column/shutting ignition off due to ignition switch being too closely situate to wheel prior to/after recall repairs (94v-145). *ak | |||
| 11/30/1994 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel back cover plugs failed. *ak | |||
| 11/13/1994 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel back cover plug failed prior to manufacturer's recall. *ak | |||
| 11/16/1994 | 1 | ||
| Two steering wheel back cover plugs failed. *skd | |||