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2004 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	900666
Internal NHTSA #	10442773
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	JEEP
Model	GRAND CHEROKEE
Model Year	2004
File date	16/12/11
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Steering losing power when turning right, accompanied by a whine and sounds of pressure loss. No leaks in power steering pressure hoses, no leaks in gear box (gear box was dry), no leaks in any other relevant parts within the steering system. Problem was investigated by aaa and pepboys. Power steering pump replaced and flushed on 6-jan-12. The loss of power steering problem is still persisting, and is worse now with a new pump and clean pump system. Pepboys national research indicates that the problem is within the gearbox, spacer clip moving out of position when turning right cutting off power to the steering system, and moving back into position when turning left restoring power to the steering system. Chrysler has a tsb reported march 4, 2003 for this exact failure. Chrysler claims this vehicle's vin is not included in the manufacturer's tsb, nhtsa campaign number: 03v079000. Case has been opened with chrysler - case #: 21743619. I cannot steer this vehicle at all without the assist of power steering. Extremely concerned with the potential danger of losing power steering while driving causing a crash, flipping, and potential serious injuries or death.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	124000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CARY, NC
VIN pattern	1J4GW58N34CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
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Vehicle speed	30
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2004 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Steering Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion Problems, Complaints and Defects

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