NHTSA Recall 95V088000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 293,043 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Dodge Dakota.
| NHTSA campaign | 95V088000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | May 12, 1995 |
| Owner notification | July 17, 1995 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 95V088000
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.