Make : DODGE | Model : GRAND CARAVAN | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19920701 - 19930930 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V305000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20001106 | Date Received by ODI: 20001012 | Date Added to Database: 20001024 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 897 | ||
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 679000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN. |
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Consequence:
IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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