NHTSA Recall 00V305000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 679,000 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chrysler Town and Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V305000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 897 |
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | October 12, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 6, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: MINI vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured july 1992 through june 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from july 1992 through september 1993. The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Safety risk
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 cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
Notes
Owner notification began november 6, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V305000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Town and Country | 1993, 1994 |
| Dodge Caravan | 1993, 1994 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 1993, 1994 |
| Plymouth Grand Voyager | 1993, 1994 |
| Plymouth Voyager | 1993, 1994 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.