NHTSA recall 95V-089 (95V089000)

steering recall reported May 12, 1995 - about 78,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V089000
Also written as: 95V-089
Reported: May 12, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~78,000
Component: steering

What is being recalled

THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS AND REPLACE ANY WHEELS EXHIBITING CRACKS. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IF CRACKING OCCURS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-089 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Dodge Dakota - 1991

Dodge Ram - 1991

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