1992 DODGE CARAVAN RECALL - #96V229000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1992 DODGE CARAVAN |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1991 - 6/30/1992 |
| Recalled on |
11/27/1996 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/27/1996 |
| # Affected |
675,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 1996. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
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Comments
9/9/2011 - Joanne Kofoed
I just purchased a 1992 Dodge Caravan, I LOVE it! but I have issues with the ABS (well that is what I was told was wrong with it) the break peddle is extremely hard to push down, and I'm experiencing leakage. I need help to repair this and heard about this recall.