Defect Description For Recall
The Steering Wheel May Crack At Its Mounting Hub Weld Attachment Because Of Fatigue Loading And Eventually Separate From The Hub.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
DIPLOMAT
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
91V051000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
Separation Of The Steering Wheel From Its Mounting Hubresults In Loss Of Steering Control And A Vehicle Crash Could Occur Withoutwarning.
Fix Defect
Replace Steering Wheels With Revised Wheel With ARC Welds Added At The Wheel StaMPIng-To-Hub Attachment.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19880501
End Of Manufacture
19881201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12000
Date Owners Notified
19911211
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
19910408