Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
RAM
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
96V230000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
If The Lower Steering Shaft Separates From The Upper Shaft, Loss Of Vehicle Control Can Occur Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19930701
End Of Manufacture
19950731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
475000
Date Owners Notified
19970207
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
19961118