NHTSA Recall 96V230000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 475,000 vehicles. It affects 1994–1995 Dodge RAM.
| NHTSA campaign | 96V230000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | November 18, 1996 |
| Owner notification | February 7, 1997 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.
Safety risk
If the lower steering shaft separates from the upper shaft, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.
Notes
Owner notification:chrysler plans to notify owners in late january 1997.note: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 96V230000
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.