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After turning the steering wheel to make a turn, the steering wheel normally would come back to its normal central position on its own. Now, I have to actually turn the wheel back after making a turn in order to go back to a straight position. In some spots, the wheel straightens out on its own while in other spots, the wheel will stay in the turned position even as my hands are off the wheel. I've read this is a common problem among these cars and that the universal is usually the culprit as also examined by my local mechanic. I feel like Chrysler should check that first before trying to charge me first for cost of the fluid flush which isn't covered under the service contract. They said if that doesn't solve the problem then they would check the Universal which is covered. Doesn't seem right.

Thanks for your reply!

Normally I would be leary of what the dealer says, but this time I agree with them. I'm sure the dealer looked at the steering colum coupler and if it was bad they would tell you. It is a safety item and they wouldn't overlook that. You need the P/S flush anyways.

There is a Chrysler TSB 19-010-04 concerning P/S fluid contamination.