Vehicle recall 96V229000 · November 18, 1996
Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan and 5 more models
The steering wheel armature stamping can crack 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 and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V229000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 18, 1996
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 27, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 675,000
- 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.
- Chrysler Town and Country (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
- Dodge Caravan (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
- Dodge Grand Caravan (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
- Dodge Shadow (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
- Plymouth Grand Voyager (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
- Plymouth Sundance (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
- Plymouth Voyager (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
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