Large Recall NHTSA · 00V305000 Reported October 12, 2000

Daimlerchrysler/steering wheels

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Steering · 679,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V305000
Manufacturer Campaign
897
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
679,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 12, 2000

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 00V305000 or campaign 897.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V305000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V305000?

NHTSA recall 00V305000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on October 12, 2000. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/steering wheels. The recall affects approximately 679,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V305000 or the manufacturer campaign number 897. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.