1996 JEEP CHEROKEE RECALL - #97V069000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME, A FILLET WELD THAT JOINS THE INNER STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT TO THE FRAME RAIL, WAS OMITTED.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1992 - 10/15/1996 |
| Recalled on |
5/1/1997 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/20/1997 |
| # Affected |
2,500 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME, A FILLET WELD THAT JOINS THE INNER STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT TO THE FRAME RAIL, WAS OMITTED. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 1997. NOTE: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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, ROTOR
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall for VISIBILITY, POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1996 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
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