NHTSA recall 06V386000
Steering
Chrysler Aspen and 1 more
Reported Oct 11, 20066,644 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number F48Built Jul 24, 2006 – Sep 1, 2006
The defect
On certain vehicles, the right front steering knuckle may have been improperly manufactured. because of a broken cooling line, parts cast in tool cavity #63 on july 18 and july 19, 2006, may have a cold shut condition and could fracture.
The risk
This could cause a loss of steering control and result in a crash without warning.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the recalled vehicles to identify the defective parts and replace if they are within that lot. the recall began on november 8, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.