NHTSA recall 97V-069 (97V069000)

steering recall reported April 28, 1997 - about 2,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V069000
Also written as: 97V-069
Reported: April 28, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~2,500
Component: steering

What is being recalled

DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME, A FILLET WELD THAT JOINS THE INNER STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT TO THE FRAME RAIL, WAS OMITTED.

Why it is dangerous

DUE TO HIGH STEERING LOAD EVENTS, VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT BROKEN STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS OR FRAME RAIL CRACKING AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHING POINT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR CRACKS IN THE FRAME RAIL. VEHICLES THAT SHOW CRACKS WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH REINFORCEMENT PLATES. VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO BE FREE OF CRACKS WILL HAVE A SLOT CUT IN THE CROSS MEMBER AND THE FILLET WELD WILL BE ADDED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-069 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Cherokee - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

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