2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on January 5, 2001. It covers about 636 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 636
- reported
- Jan 5, 2001
- owners notified
- Dec 26, 2000
- related complaints
- 37
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. An internal nut in the steering gear assembly could loosen and cause the steering gear to lock up.
- Risk
- This could reduce steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 01V007000
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 37 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 01V007000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee gear box (other than rack and pinion)?
Yes. Recall 01V007000, reported on January 5, 2001, covers about 636 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V007000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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