Recalls: 1992 - CHRYSLER - FIFTH AVENUE

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V015000 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
  Recall Date: 02/18/1992

  Summary:
  THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  CHRYSLER LLC
  
  Consequence:
  FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
  
  Remedy:
  REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.