| Recall Date: |
NOV 18, 1996 |
| Component: |
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Model Affected: |
SHADOW |
| Units Affected: |
675000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 18, 1996
Model Affected:
1992 DODGE SHADOW
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.
Units Affected:
675000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
| Recall Date: |
AUG 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Model Affected: |
SHADOW |
| Units Affected: |
227283
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1992 DODGE SHADOW
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Consequence:
IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.
Units Affected:
227283
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 729
| Recall Date: |
MAY 10, 1997 |
| Component: |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Model Affected: |
SHADOW |
| Units Affected: |
148000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 10, 1997
Model Affected:
1992 DODGE SHADOW
Summary:
THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
Consequence:
IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.
Units Affected:
148000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
| Recall Date: |
FEB 14, 1992 |
| Component: |
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Model Affected: |
SHADOW |
| Units Affected: |
20000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 14, 1992
Model Affected:
1992 DODGE SHADOW
Summary:
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence:
FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy:
REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
Units Affected:
20000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION