Large Recall NHTSA · 96V229000 Reported November 18, 1996

Chrysler/steering wheel

Q: What is recall 96V229000?

NHTSA recall 96V229000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on November 18, 1996. It addresses: Chrysler/steering wheel. The recall affects approximately 675,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Steering · 675,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96V229000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

675,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 18, 1996

Defect Summary

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 armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. any steering wheels showing 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

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 96V229000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 96V229000

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

What is recall 96V229000?

NHTSA recall 96V229000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on November 18, 1996. It addresses: Chrysler/steering wheel. The recall affects approximately 675,000 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 96V229000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.