1994 DODGE RAM RECALL - #96V230000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 DODGE RAM |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1993 - 7/31/1995 |
| Recalled on |
11/27/1996 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/7/1997 |
| # Affected |
475,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT SEPARATES FROM THE UPPER SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:CHRYSLER PLANS TO NOTIFY OWNERS IN LATE JANUARY 1997.NOTE: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 |
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SHOCK ABSORBER
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1994 DODGE RAM Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
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