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Search Results   Report Date : February 10, 2010 at 12:47 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 96V229000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      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 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: NOV 07, 1996 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V229000 EA95029,RQ00011 NHTSA Action Number: 2 Investigations found (View) Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Potential Number of Units Affected: 675000 Summary: THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN. Consequence: 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. Remedy: 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. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 1996. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD 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.