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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
06:13 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
97V169000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
DODGE / NEON
1995
PLYMOUTH / NEON
1995
Manufacturer:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr's Report Date:
OCT 01, 1997
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
97V169000
EA97009
NHTSA Action Number:
EA97009
Component:
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Potential Number of Units Affected:
375000
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNDERBODY IMPACT.
Consequence:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER WITH A COUPLER DESIGN THAT COLLAPSES ON IMPACT.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1997. 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 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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