Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 68V-052 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 68V-052 covers 13,963 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 1968.
Source: NHTSA recall 68V052000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING ON STANDARD STEERING CAN EVENTUALLY FAIL WHEN OPERATED UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS.FAILURE OF LOWER BEARING BY ITSELF DOES NOT RELATE TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.HOWEVER, IN TAXICAB-POLICE SERVICE, WHICH INVOLVES BOTH HIGH MILEAGE AND UNUSUALLY HIGH NUMBER OF TURNS PER MILE, CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN SCORING OR GROOVING OF STEERING SHAFT WITH EVENTUAL SHAFT BREAKAGE AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING BEARING AND SHAFT AND REPLACING BEARING IF NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.