2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on March 10, 2003. It covers about 286 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 286
- reported
- Mar 10, 2003
- owners notified
- Mar 12, 2003
- related complaints
- 73
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the power steering gear may contain an improperly formed spacer clip, which could dislodge within the steering gear.
- Risk
- A dislodged clip may cause increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering gear assemblies. Owner notification began on march 12, 2003. 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 03V079000
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 73 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 03V079000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee gear box (other than rack and pinion)?
Yes. Recall 03V079000, reported on March 10, 2003, covers about 286 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V079000?
Dealers will replace the steering gear assemblies. Owner notification began on march 12, 2003. 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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