Make : DODGE | Model : DAKOTA | Year : 1994 |
Build Dates : 19930701 - 19940701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V088000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19950717 | Date Received by ODI: 19950512 | Date Added to Database: 19950518 |
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: 293043 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE EXTRA KEYS ON A VEHICLE OPERATOR'S KEY RING CAN BECOME TEMPORARILY LODGED IN THE SCREW ACCESS HOLES IN THE BACK COVER OF THE STEERING WHEEL. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN HAMPER THE STEERING WHEEL RETURN ORCAUSE THE IGNITION TO BE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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