VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AN INTERNAL NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY COULD LOOSEN
— Recall Campaign #01V007000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AN INTERNAL NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO LOCK UP.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 636 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
01V007000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 05, 2001 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 01V007000 |
| Units affected: | 636 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AN INTERNAL NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO LOCK UP.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).