Recall 96V-230
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1994 to 1995 Dodge Ram: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-230
- Reported
- November 18, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 475,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.
The risk
If the lower steering shaft separates from the upper shaft, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:chrysler plans to notify owners in late january 1997.note: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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Ram 1994 to 1995