NHTSA Recall 96V229000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 675,000 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Chrysler Town and Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 96V229000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | November 18, 1996 |
| Owner notification | December 27, 1996 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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 armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing 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 december 27, 1996. 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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 96V229000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Town and Country | 1991, 1992 |
| Dodge Caravan | 1991, 1992 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 1991, 1992 |
| Dodge Shadow | 1991, 1992 |
| Plymouth Grand Voyager | 1991, 1992 |
| Plymouth Sundance | 1991, 1992 |
| Plymouth Voyager | 1991, 1992 |
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.