Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V069000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1992 to 10/15/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 2500 | 06/20/1997 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/28/1997 | 05/01/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Due to high steering load events, vehicles can exhibit broken steering gear attaching bolts or frame rail cracking at the steering gear attaching point increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles for cracks in the frame rail. vehicles that show cracks will be equipped with reinforcement plates. vehicles that are found to be free of cracks will have a slot cut in the cross member and the fillet weld will be added. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during may 1997. note: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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 050195 | 03/01/1995 | 39989 | Drift left under hard braking. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE92083 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/14/1992 | 01/15/1993 | STEERING GEARBOX BLT FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||
| RQ97004 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/20/1997 | 09/18/1998 | STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY | 93V210000 | |
| The steering column assembly may separate at the upper and lower connection causing loss of control of the vehicle | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 05/10/2009 | 131250 | 1 | |
| My car is a 1993 jeep cherokee is has a same problem as a recall #97v069000 it need the reinforcement plates.,the frame is crack and the steering gear attaching bolts are broken because of it, i went to the deller marino chrysler jeep dodge location 5133 w irving park rd ,and i spoke with the assistant service manager jorge alicea, about this recall because my vin # is not in the list well please make understand this people my car has the same problem than the recall shows please ,my car is affected with this problem my vin my car a jeep cherokee sport body style carry all and [xxx]or my email i use this car for work please [xxx]. *tr | |||
| 09/02/2004 | 1 | 11/17/2003 | |
| Hitting some bumps in road makes the jeep shake violently where you start to lose control. have to put brakes on and try to slow down quickley to keep control.this is a 1993 .also had a 1996 it was the same way.*ak | |||
| 1 | 01/21/1994 | ||
| Steering damper failed. | |||
| 04/01/1993 | |||
| When a bump was hit while driving, steering would become difficult. service bulletin issued but will not fix. tt | |||
| 04/25/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle lost control, swerved from lane to lane, hitting a guard rail. tt | |||
| When going over bumps vehicle shakes violently, due to steering damper. tt | |||
| 07/25/1994 | |||
| Vehicle stall out at any speed, causing brake and steering ability lost, replace crank shift/crank sensor/speed sensor twice/wiring to no avail. tt | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 05/10/2009 | 131250 | 1 | |
| My car is a 1993 jeep cherokee is has a same problem as a recall #97v069000 it need the reinforcement plates.,the frame is crack and the steering gear attaching bolts are broken because of it, i went to the deller marino chrysler jeep dodge location 5133 w irving park rd ,and i spoke with the assistant service manager jorge alicea, about this recall because my vin # is not in the list well please make understand this people my car has the same problem than the recall shows please ,my car is affected with this problem my vin my car a jeep cherokee sport body style carry all and [xxx]or my email i use this car for work please [xxx]. *tr | |||
| 06/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 20 mph, the consumer was unable to turn left. the consumer tried numerous times and was unable to do so. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the steering gear box needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving the vehicle and make left turn or right turn, vehicle will make a noise which is coming from the power steering gear. dealer has been notified. nlm | |||
| 12/22/1997 | 1 | 05/03/1993 | |
| Bolts holding the steering gear box in place fell out causing loss of steering control and damage to the radiator hose when trying to turn wheels. | |||
| 12/11/1998 | |||
| While sitting in vehicle hit the gear box and the vehicle went rolling down the street and hit a house before coming to a complete stop. *ak | |||
| 09/03/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Transmission gear box failed. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 07/02/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1993 | |
| While opening driver's door, bottom part of door and fender bent inward, difficult to open and close, in event of accident, driver could be trapped inside. *ak also powere steering pump was replaced twice.*jb | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 04/03/1996 | |||
| Vehicle steering linkage and arms had to be replaced, also both front calipers had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 03/31/1998 | 0 | ||
| While exiting from an interstate highway steering wheel fell off. consumer lost control, and ran into a ditch. manufacturer has been notified, but had declined assistance to consumer. *ak | |||
| Steering wheel vibrates after hitting bump in road. dealers steering column assembly and steering damper. please describe details. tt | |||