Plymouth Acclaim (1992) – 92V015000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard