OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

92V015000

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

Reported Feb 14, 1992 · CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Summary

THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

Consequence

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.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING; UPPER STEERING COLUMN COUPLING BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; SEDANS, CONVERTIBLES, AND MINI-VANS.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1992 Plymouth Acclaim 1992 Dodge Spirit 1992 Dodge Shadow 1992 Plymouth Sundance 1992 Dodge Dynasty 1992 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 1992 Chrysler Town And Country 1992 Plymouth Voyager 1992 Chrysler Lebaron 1992 Chrysler New Yorker 1992 Chrysler Imperial 1992 Dodge Caravan 1992 Dodge Daytona

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