NHTSA recall 01V-007 (01V007000)

steering recall reported January 5, 2001 - about 636 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V007000
Also written as: 01V-007
Manufacturer number: 965
Reported: January 5, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~636
Component: steering

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AN INTERNAL NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO LOCK UP.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-007 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 2001

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