1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, Chrysler Imperial and others recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on February 14, 1992. It covers about 20,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 20,000
- reported
- Feb 14, 1992
- owners notified
- Feb 6, 1992
- related complaints
- 184
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
- Risk
- Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
- Remedy
- Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Recall number 92V015000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Fifth Avenue 1992 1992
- Chrysler Imperial 1992 1992
- Chrysler Lebaron 1992 1992
- Chrysler New Yorker 1992 1992
- Chrysler Town and Country 1992 1992
- Dodge Caravan 1992 1992
- Dodge Daytona 1992 1992
- Dodge Dynasty 1992 1992
- Dodge Shadow 1992 1992
- Dodge Spirit 1992 1992
- Plymouth Acclaim 1992 1992
- Plymouth Sundance 1992 1992
- Plymouth Voyager 1992 1992
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 184 complaints about steering problems.
1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue1992 Chrysler Imperial1992 Chrysler Lebaron1992 Chrysler New Yorker1992 Chrysler Town and Country1992 Dodge Caravan1992 Dodge Daytona1992 Dodge Dynasty1992 Dodge Shadow1992 Dodge Spirit1992 Plymouth Acclaim1992 Plymouth Sundance
Questions about recall 92V015000
Is there a recall on the 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue, Chrysler Imperial and others steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 92V015000, reported on February 14, 1992, covers about 20,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 92V015000?
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
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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