NHTSA recall 01V007000
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Reported Jan 5, 2001636 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 965Built Nov 22, 2000 – Dec 5, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. an internal nut in the steering gear assembly could loosen and cause the steering gear to lock up.
The risk
This could reduce steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.