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Dodge Caravan Recall 92V015: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

NHTSA campaign 92V015, reported February 14, 1992, 20,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V015CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Problem
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Risk
FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; UPPER STEERING COLUMN COUPLING BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; SEDANS, CONVERTIBLES, AND MINI-VANS.

Affected vehicles

Chrysler Fifth Avenue1992
Chrysler Imperial1992
Chrysler Lebaron1992
Chrysler New Yorker1992
Chrysler Town And Country1992
Dodge Caravan1992
Dodge Daytona1992
Dodge Dynasty1992
Dodge Shadow1992
Dodge Spirit1992
Plymouth Acclaim1992
Plymouth Sundance1992
Plymouth Voyager1992