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.

Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Date Announced
OCT 12, 2000
Vehicles Affected
679,000
Chrysler Recall #
897
NHTSA Campaign #
00V305000
Summary
Vehicle description: Mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured July 1992 through June 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from July 1992 through September 1993. The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Actions
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
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