Recall 99V-312
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Steering (gear box (other than rack and pinion)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-312
- Reported
- November 4, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 1,259 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some steering gear units were assembled with internal end-of-travel-stops that missed the heat treat process, resulting in soft internal travel stops.
The risk
This could result in sticking, binding, or seizing of the steering gear.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering gear on involved vehicles.
Notes from the manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler recall no. 854. Owner notification began december 20, 1999.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]. 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 2000