Make : PLYMOUTH | Model : VOYAGER | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19911001 - 19911001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V015000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19920206 | Date Received by ODI: 19920214 | Date Added to Database: 19920218 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT. |
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Consequence:
FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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