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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:47 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 95V089000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      DODGE / DAKOTA     1991      DODGE / RAM     1991 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: MAY 03, 1995 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 95V089000 PE95004 NHTSA Action Number: PE95004 Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Potential Number of Units Affected: 78000 Summary: THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN. Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. Remedy: 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. Notes: SYSTEM: STEERING; WHEEL AND COLUMN. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, VANS AND WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH "PREMIUM" STEERING WHEELS. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.