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1992 Plymouth Acclaim Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

    Possible Effects

    FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.

    Action

    REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: STEERING; UPPER STEERING COLUMN COUPLING BOLT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; SEDANS, CONVERTIBLES, AND MINI-VANS.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1991-10-01 - 1991-10-01

    Vehicles Affected

    20000