PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE 1992: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V015000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PLYMOUTH | SUNDANCE | 1992 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-02-06 | 1992-02-14 | 1992-02-18 |
Production Dates: 1991-10-01 - 1991-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
SYSTEM: STEERING; UPPER STEERING COLUMN COUPLING BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; SEDANS, CONVERTIBLES, AND MINI-VANS.
