NHTSA recall 96V-229 (96V229000)

steering recall reported November 18, 1996 - about 675,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V229000
Also written as: 96V-229
Reported: November 18, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~675,000
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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 ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING 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 96V-229 when calling a dealer.

Affected 7 models

Chrysler Town And Country - 1991, 1992

Dodge Caravan - 1991, 1992

Dodge Grand Caravan - 1991, 1992

Dodge Shadow - 1991, 1992

Plymouth Grand Voyager - 1991, 1992

Plymouth Sundance - 1991, 1992

Plymouth Voyager - 1991, 1992

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.