Recall
Jeep Grand Cherokee — 01V007000
NHTSA ID
01V007000
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2001-01-05
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
636
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
965
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AN INTERNAL NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO LOCK UP.
Consequence
THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.