Defect Description For Recall
The Zinc Plating Operation Performed On The Upper Steering Column Shaft Coupling Bolt Caused Hydrogen Embrittlement And Breakage Of The Bolt.
Make Of Vehicle
PLYMOUTH
Model Of Vehicle
ACCLAIM
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
92V015000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
Fractures Of The Upper Steering Column Shaft Couplingbolt Result In A Lack Of Coupling Load On The Shaft And Loss Of Steeringcontrol.
Fix Defect
Replace The Zinc Plated Bolt With A Phosphate Plated Bolt.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19911001
End Of Manufacture
19911001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20000
Date Owners Notified
19920206
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
19920214