Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V051000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-04-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V051000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
12,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-04-08
Owners notified
1991-12-11

Defect description

THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM ITS MOUNTING HUBRESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUTWARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE STEERING WHEELS WITH REVISED WHEEL WITH ARC WELDS ADDED AT THE WHEEL STAMPING-TO-HUB ATTACHMENT.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Dodge Diplomat1989 1988
PLYMOUTH Gran Fury1989 1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.