Vehicle recall 96V230000 · November 18, 1996

1994-1995 Dodge Ram

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V230000
Reported to NHTSA: November 18, 1996
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: February 7, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 475,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V230000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Dodge Ram (1994-1995): 1995, 1994

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