NHTSA Campaign 93V210000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Dec 13, 1993 · 115,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE MOLDED PLASTIC PIN WHICH CONNECTS THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND THE LOWER COLUMN SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN SHEARED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INTO THE VEHICLE. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WILL SEPARATE FROM THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT.
Consequence
IF THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS SEPARATE, COMPLETELOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
A RESTRAINING SLEEVE WILL BE ADDED TO THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF STEERING SHAFT MOVEMENT AVAILABLE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | 1993 | 115,000 |
| JEEP | GRAND WAGONEER | 1993 | 115,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 93V210000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.