NHTSA recall 95V-088 (95V088000)

steering recall reported May 12, 1995 - about 293,043 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V088000
Also written as: 95V-088
Reported: May 12, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~293,043
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN HAMPER THE STEERING WHEEL RETURN ORCAUSE THE IGNITION TO BE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-088 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Dodge Dakota - 1994

Dodge Ram - 1994, 1995

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