Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 01V-007 · 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 01V-007 covers 636 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V007000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-800-853-1403.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 22, 2000 to December 5, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.