Recall 00V-305: 1993–1994 Chrysler Town and Country, 1993–1994 Dodge Caravan and 3 more

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Oct 12, 2000, covering about 679,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-305
Report date
Oct 12, 2000
Vehicles affected
679,000
Owners notified
Nov 6, 2000

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owner notification began november 6, 2000.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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentSteering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number00V305000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chrysler Town and Country1993, 1994All years
Dodge Caravan1993, 1994All years
Dodge Grand Caravan1993, 1994All years
Plymouth Grand Voyager1993, 1994All years
Plymouth Voyager1993, 1994All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-305?

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.

How is recall 00V-305 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.