Make : DODGE | Model : NEON | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19940101 - 19950831 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V169000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19971115 | Date Received by ODI: 19971007 | Date Added to Database: 19971010 |
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: 375000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNDERBODY IMPACT. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER WITH A COUPLER DESIGN THAT COLLAPSES ON IMPACT. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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