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Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 96V-230 · 1994–1995 Dodge RAM

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 96V-230 covers 475,000 1994–1995 Dodge RAM for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 1996.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected475,0001 model
ReportedNov 18, 1996Owners notified Feb 7, 1997
Complaints since49Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 96V230000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

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 1-800-853-1403.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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge RAM1994, 1995

Built from July 1, 1993 to July 31, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. STEERING COLUMN FAILURE/SEPARATIONPE96047 · closed Nov 13, 1996
    NHTSA