NHTSA Recall # | 64201 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 03V079000 |
MFG Compaign # | C12 |
Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION |
Date of notification | 12/03/03 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 27/01/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/01/03 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 10/03/03 |
Report created | 17/03/03 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 286 |
Defect summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, the power steering gear may contain an improperly formed spacer clip, which could dislodge within the steering gear. |
Consequence summary | A dislodged clip may cause increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |