Make : DODGE | Model : DIPLOMAT | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19880501 - 19881201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V051000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19911211 | Date Received by ODI: 19910408 | Date Added to Database: 19910416 |
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: 12000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB. |
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Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM ITS MOUNTING HUBRESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUTWARNING. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE STEERING WHEELS WITH REVISED WHEEL WITH ARC WELDS ADDED AT THE WHEEL STAMPING-TO-HUB ATTACHMENT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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