1994-1995 Dodge Ram recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on November 18, 1996. It covers about 475,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 475,000
- reported
- Nov 18, 1996
- owners notified
- Feb 7, 1997
- related complaints
- 87
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.
- Risk
- If the lower steering shaft separates from the upper shaft, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.
Recall number 96V230000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 87 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 96V230000
Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 Dodge Ram steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 96V230000, reported on November 18, 1996, covers about 475,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V230000?
Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.
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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