Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 95V-088 · Dodge vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 95V-088 covers 293,043 Dodge vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN HAMPER THE STEERING WHEEL RETURN ORCAUSE THE IGNITION TO BE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1993 to July 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMNNHTSA
- RQNHTSA