CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1995-05-12.
Recall campaignNHTSA 95V088000
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
293,043
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-12
Owners notified
1995-07-17
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER.
Notes
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.
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.