1988 DODGE DIPLOMAT RECALL - #91V051000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 DODGE DIPLOMAT |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1988 - 12/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
4/16/1991 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/11/1991 |
| # Affected |
12,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB. |
| Consequences |
SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM ITS MOUNTING HUBRESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUTWARNING. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE STEERING WHEELS WITH REVISED WHEEL WITH ARC WELDS ADDED AT THE WHEEL STAMPING-TO-HUB ATTACHMENT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS. |
| See also |
1988 DODGE DIPLOMAT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jul 10, 2001 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
Dec 04, 2000 - 140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
Jan 10, 2000 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM
Apr 07, 1998 - 140000 AIR BAGS
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC
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