Power steering fails when wet. Chrysler has issued a service bulletin. Dealers say they doesn't know about bulletin. Defect could cause crash.
1995 Plymouth Neon steering complaints
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While driving on wet pavement the steering locks up, causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
During underbody impact, steering wheel decoupled as stated in recall, causing false deployment of airbag and resulting in injury to consumer. (attorney for consumer)
Recall # 97v169000 steering column coupling; owner received recall notice on 11/19/98. According to a print out from dealership with a lsit of VIN #s, recall work was completed on 11/4/98. Service department able to see that vehicle has not been serviced for recall work.
Vehicle experienced steering lock up and loss of control due to failure of the lower steering column coupler prior to recall notice.
When driving on wet pavement or in rainy weather condition the steering locks up. Cause unknown.
Engine failed, causing oil to leak.
Alarm module shorted out causing electrical wiring to burn and failure of components.
Recall 97v169000.741; steering coupling. The recall repair work was done and the steering rack and pinion was affected in process. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem.
Consumer started the vehicle went halfway down street when the consumer noticed smoke coming from the steering column. The vehicle caught on fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Power steering fails in wet conditions.
Smoke came from the steering column, no problem found.
Vehicle involved under recall #96v228, steering column coupling. Owner took vehicle to dealer to have recall repairs done, and was informed that the parts were not available.
Vehicle is involved under recall # 97v169, steering column coupling. Consumer took vehicle to dealer june 1,1998 to have recall repairs done, and was informed that the parts were not available.
While driving consumer heard a loud sound. Took vehicle to repair shop and was informed that the front spindle broke. Manufacturer has been notified.
Was driving at approximately 45 MPH, defroster was on,causing air conditioning to come on and off automatically/froze up, causing the power steering belt to break and loss of power steering. Dealer has been notified.
Vehicle was repaired under recall 97v169, steering column coupling. After the recall was performed there were three inches of play in the steering column. The dealer told owner that if she were to sign a waiver they will put the old coupling back in the vehicle.
While driving the steering column caught on fire. The vehicle is under recall # 97v169. The dealer will not repair the vehicle under that recall.
Recall # 97v16900 chrysler/steering column coupling. Owner states the dealer is not honoring terms as described in recall notice for corrective action. The corrective action calls for replacing of the steering column coupling.
Whenever it rained and driver started to make either a left r right turn, the steering would freeze, leaving driver unable to control vehicle. This was a continuous problem. The freezing of the steering caused dauhter to run off the road at approximately 35 MPH while on a curve.
Power steering malfunctioned, causing driver to lose control of vehicle.
Front and rear brakes replaced because of grinding and squeaking.
Brakes failed a collision.
New steering column couple installed.
Recall work on the lower steering column coupler was not done in a timely manner.
Steering column coupler failed prior to recall notice.
Lower steering column coupler failed.
Consumer called 11-17-97 to make appointment. Dealer said will not fix problem until notified by manufacturer. Consumer than called manufacturer, called on three way conference call, dealer then agreed to fix recal. ,but as soon manufacturer wiould hang up dealer said will not fix problem until received written notification from manufacturer.
Driving in wet conditions power steering will go out for approximately 1-2 seconds. Power steering will come back,but makes hard to control, it makes a loud squeaky noise. Dealer changed power steering belt, problem is still reoccurring. Cannot find problem. This defect can result in an accident. *ak
Steering column is loose and makes noise while turning.
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