NHTSA Campaign Id 84V122000; Date: Oct. 30, 1984
1985 Jeep Cherokee; 1985 Jeep Wagoneer
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 265
Improperly tightened bolt on steering shaft allows the connector on the shaft to slip. Steering movements will not be transmitted to the gear box.
The vehicle will be inspected and the upper pinch bolt will be tightened if necessary at no charge to owner.
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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