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NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation PE99069

Preliminary Evaluation · OVERSENSITIVE STEERING · Opened 1999-11-08 · Closed 2000-03-27

Investigation

Action number
PE99069
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Open date
1999-11-08
Close date
2000-03-27
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Affected makes
DODGE
Affected components
STEERING
Affected model years
1999
Affected (make, year) variants
1

Summary

ODI has received 14 consumer complaints concerning steering control concerns.Complainants typically alleged that the steering is loose, oversensitive, or has excessive play.They further alleged that this phenomena contributes to the vehicle wondering back and forth and being difficult to maintain in its lane.The majority of the complaints are on vehicles which are equipped with the V-10 or diesel engine.A preliminary evaluation will be conducted to assess the safety aspects of this matter.

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