Recalls for NEON PLYMOUTH, CHRYSLER CORPORATION, STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR, Oct 07, 1997

A recall was issued on Oct 07, 1997 for NEON PLYMOUTH, manufactured by CHRYSLER CORPORATION, in response to STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR problems. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNDERBODY IMPACT.LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER WITH A COUPLER DESIGN THAT COLLAPSES ON IMPACT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.