1991-1992 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on November 18, 1996. It covers about 675,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 675,000
- reported
- Nov 18, 1996
- owners notified
- Dec 27, 1996
- related complaints
- 235
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- 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 armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing 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 96V229000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Town and Country 1991-1992 19911992
- Dodge Caravan 1991-1992 19911992
- Dodge Grand Caravan 1991-1992 19911992
- Dodge Shadow 1991-1992 19911992
- Plymouth Grand Voyager 1991-1992 19911992
- Plymouth Sundance 1991-1992 19911992
- Plymouth Voyager 1991-1992 19911992
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 235 complaints about steering problems.
1991 Dodge Caravan1992 Dodge Caravan1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager
Questions about recall 96V229000
Is there a recall on the 1991-1992 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 96V229000, reported on November 18, 1996, covers about 675,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V229000?
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing 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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