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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V089000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1990 to 04/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 78000 | 12/20/1995 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/12/1995 | 05/18/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause separation of the center hub attachment to the steering column resulting in a loss of control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks and replace any wheels exhibiting cracks. all other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation if cracking occurs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; wheel and column.vehicle description: light duty trucks, vans and wagons equipped withpremium steering wheels.note: 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 at 1-800-853-1403. 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 | |||||
| 190393 | 04/01/1993 | 39533 | Steering column coupler service. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE95004 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/19/1995 | 05/11/1995 | STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION | 95V089000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 12/14/2004 | 2 | ||
| While making a right turn consumer noticed that the steering wheel was loose while turning. consumer was able to maintain control, and drove vehicle to the dealer. mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not duplicated. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 06/20/1996 | 2 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Defective steering box, allowing tires to turn without moving steering wheel. | |||
| Steering box has failed allowing truck to wander severely. please describe details. tt | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 01/12/1996 | |||
| The rack and pinion has blown out and melted the rear of the truck and caused a potential fire hazard. please describe. tt | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| Steering coupler prematurely wears out, causing vehicle to severly pull to right or left. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel broke through spot-welds holding stamped sheet-metal part of wheel to machine nut, which is bolted to steeering column shaft, owner would like a recall and reimbursment for repairs. cj | |||
| 12/20/1996 | |||
| The steering rod on the front of the vehicle broke in half, causing an accident. recall notice was mailed, but vehicle had an accident before letter was recieved. *ak | |||
| 04/28/1996 | 8 | ||
| Steering wheel/column failed. *dsh | |||
| 02/09/1996 | 1 | 09/03/1993 | |
| Dealer refuses to replace steering wheel on vehicle even if its exhibiting cracks, recall 95v089000 clearly states that they must inspect & replace broken wheel. consumer states dealer replaced plate under steering wheel, which makes it worse steering wheel not centered tight, has a large gap at the top and rubs on the bttom .*jb | |||
| 01/03/1996 | |||
| Susan shien dodge mfr 641. owner has conversed with the dealership on numerous occasions and advised parts are still not available. tt | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Recall related, 95v089000, steering wheel has broke twice, received notice but dealer said problem is not related. tt | |||