Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

STEERING COLUMN FAILURE/SEPARATION

Action number

PE96047

Opened

Jul 15, 1996

Closed

Nov 13, 1996

Outcome

Recall 96V230000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 96V230000.

Campaign 96V230000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

Steering column may fail due to separation of sections of the shaft, resulting in loss of steering control.

Vehicles under investigation

1984 Dodge Dodge Truck1985 Dodge Dodge Truck

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.