1992 Dodge Spirit Recalls
Base Sedan
1992 Dodge Spirit Recall Record
Recall ID # 92V015000 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Recall Date:
FEB 14, 1992
Component:
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Description
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.
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION