THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY
— Recall Campaign #91V051000
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 12,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V051000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 08, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V051000 |
| Units affected: | 12,000 |
- Description:
- THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.
- Consequeces:
- 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.