NHTSA recall 00V-305 (00V305000)

steering recall reported October 12, 2000 - about 679,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V305000
Also written as: 00V-305
Manufacturer number: 897
Reported: October 12, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~679,000
Component: steering

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-305 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Chrysler Town And Country - 1993, 1994

Dodge Caravan - 1993, 1994

Dodge Grand Caravan - 1993, 1994

Plymouth Grand Voyager - 1993, 1994

Plymouth Voyager - 1993, 1994

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.