NHTSA Recall 99V312000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V312000; Date: Nov. 4, 1999
This could result in sticking, binding, or seizing of the steering gear.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,259
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some steering gear units were assembled with internal end-of-travel-stops that missed the heat treat process, resulting in soft internal travel stops.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the steering gear on involved vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. 854. Owner notification began December 20, 1999. 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 1-800-992-1997. 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 20, 1999
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