1993-1994 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on October 12, 2000. It covers about 679,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 679,000
- reported
- Oct 12, 2000
- owners notified
- Nov 6, 2000
- related complaints
- 266
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured july 1992 through june 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from july 1992 through september 1993. The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
Recall number 00V305000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Town and Country 1993-1994 19931994
- Dodge Caravan 1993-1994 19931994
- Dodge Grand Caravan 1993-1994 19931994
- Plymouth Grand Voyager 1993-1994 19931994
- Plymouth Voyager 1993-1994 19931994
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 266 complaints about steering problems.
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Questions about recall 00V305000
Is there a recall on the 1993-1994 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 00V305000, reported on October 12, 2000, covers about 679,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V305000?
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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