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NHTSA recall 96V229000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Chrysler Town And Country and 6 more

Reported Nov 18, 1996675,000 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Jan 1, 1991 – Jun 30, 1992

The defect

The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

The risk

If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. all other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Owner notification began december 27, 1996. 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.