DODGE DIPLOMAT 1988: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | DIPLOMAT | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-12-11 | 1991-04-08 | 1991-04-16 |
Production Dates: 1988-05-01 - 1988-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.
SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM ITS MOUNTING HUBRESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUTWARNING.
REPLACE STEERING WHEELS WITH REVISED WHEEL WITH ARC WELDS ADDED AT THE WHEEL STAMPING-TO-HUB ATTACHMENT.
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS.
