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Recall

Dodge Stratus — 00V225002

NHTSA ID
00V225002
Make
Dodge
Model
Stratus
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2000-08-10
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
2,865
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
894

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

Consequence

A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.

Affected Vehicles

Dodge Stratus
Model Years: 2001

2001 Dodge Stratus