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NHTSA recall 96V230000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Dodge RAM

Reported Nov 18, 1996475,000 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Jul 1, 1993 – Jul 31, 1995

The defect

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 remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Dodge RAM
19941995

Notes

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.