DODGE RAM 1995: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V088000

Make Model Year
DODGE RAM 1995
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1995-07-17 1995-05-12 1995-05-18

Production Dates: 1993-07-01 - 1994-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 293043

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE EXTRA KEYS ON A VEHICLE OPERATOR'S KEY RING CAN BECOME TEMPORARILY LODGED IN THE SCREW ACCESS HOLES IN THE BACK COVER OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN HAMPER THE STEERING WHEEL RETURN ORCAUSE THE IGNITION TO BE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND CLUB CAB TRUCKS.IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CHRYSLER AT1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.