NHTSA Campaign Id 01V007000; Date: Jan. 5, 2001
This could reduce steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 636
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. An internal nut in the steering gear assembly could loosen and cause the steering gear to lock up.
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.
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 26, 2000
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