Recall 92V-015
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue and 12 other models: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 92V-015
- Reported
- February 14, 1992
- Vehicles affected
- 20,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
The risk
Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
The fix
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: steering; upper steering column coupling bolt.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; sedans, convertibles, and mini-vans.
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Fifth Avenue 1992
- Chrysler Imperial 1992
- Chrysler Lebaron 1992
- Chrysler New Yorker 1992
- Chrysler Town And Country 1992
- Dodge Caravan 1992
- Dodge Daytona 1992
- Dodge Dynasty 1992
- Dodge Shadow 1992
- Dodge Spirit 1992
- Plymouth Acclaim 1992
- Plymouth Sundance 1992
- Plymouth Voyager 1992