Recall 01V-007
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Steering (gear box (other than rack and pinion)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-007
- Reported
- January 5, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 636 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001