Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth 1992 Steering recall
Recalled February 14, 1992 · NHTSA recall 92V015000 · Chrysler
Hazard
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.
Units
20,000 units
Description
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
What to do
REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
Product
Chrysler ACCLAIM · Chrysler CARAVAN · Chrysler DAYTONA · Chrysler DYNASTY · Chrysler FIFTH AVENUE · Chrysler IMPERIAL · Chrysler LEBARON · Chrysler NEW YORKER · Chrysler SHADOW · Chrysler SPIRIT · Chrysler SUNDANCE · Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY · Chrysler VOYAGER
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →