Vehicle recall 95V089000 · May 12, 1995
Dodge Dakota and Ram
The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- Consequence
- This condition can cause separation of the center hub attachment to the steering column resulting in a loss of control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks and replace any wheels exhibiting cracks. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation if cracking occurs.
- Notes
- System: steering; wheel and column.vehicle description: light duty trucks, vans and wagons equipped with"premium" steering wheels.note: 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 at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V089000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 12, 1995
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 20, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 78,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Dakota (1991): 1991
- Dodge Ram (1991): 1991
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