Recall 96V229000: Steering Wheel Defect

The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

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.

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. 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.