1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Wagoneer recall: steering wheel/handle bar

Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on December 13, 1993. It covers about 115,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 115,000
reported: Dec 13, 1993
owners notified: Jan 25, 1994
related complaints: 39

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

What is wrong: The molded plastic pin which connects the upper steering column shaft and the lower column shaft may have been sheared prior to installation of the steering column assembly into the vehicle. If this occurred, the upper steering shaft will separate from the lower steering shaft.
Risk: If the upper and lower steering shafts separate, completeloss of steering control will occur, which could result in an accident.
Remedy: A restraining sleeve will be added to the intermediate shaft to limit the amount of steering shaft movement available.

Recall number 93V210000

Affected vehicles

Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993 1993
Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1993 1993

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 39 complaints about steering problems.

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Questions about recall 93V210000

Is there a recall on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Wagoneer steering wheel/handle bar?

Yes. Recall 93V210000, reported on December 13, 1993, covers about 115,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 93V210000?

A restraining sleeve will be added to the intermediate shaft to limit the amount of steering shaft movement available.

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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