NHTSA Campaign Id 84V122000; Date: Oct. 30, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:1985 Jeep Cherokee; 1985 Jeep Wagoneer
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 265
Recall Summary:Improperly tightened bolt on steering shaft allows the connector on the shaft to slip. Steering movements will not be transmitted to the gear box.
How to Fix:The vehicle will be inspected and the upper pinch bolt will be tightened if necessary at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with turbo dieselengines. System: steering; steering shaft. Consequences of defect: this defect could result in loss of steering controlwithout prior warning and could result in an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 2, 1985
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