(Reuters) -The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it had opened a probe into about 287,000 Stellantis' Chrysler minivans over concerns related to their electric power
NHTSA Investigates 287,000 Chrysler Minivans for Steering Problems
NHTSA Investigation Overview
(Reuters) -The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it had opened a probe into about 287,000 Stellantis' Chrysler minivans over concerns related to their electric power steering.
Details of the Steering Issues
The probe covers Chrysler Pacifica from model years 2017 to 2018.
Potential Risks and Safety Concerns
The auto safety regulator said it had received reports that the steering system could feel sticky during gradual turns when the wheel was in certain positions, followed by a sudden return of power steering assistance.
The sudden reactivation of electric power steering assistance could result in an oversteer situation, potentially increasing the risk of a crash, the NHTSA added.
(Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
