NHTSA Campaign Number
01V007000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Reported to NHTSA: May 1, 2001
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AN INTERNAL NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO LOCK UP.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Affected Vehicles (1)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
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