Jeep on certain sport utility vehicles, the power steering gear may contain an improperly formed spacer clip, which could dislodge within the steering gear.
The short version
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported a problem with the steering gear box (other than rack and pinion). Here is what owners need to know.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING GEAR MAY CONTAIN AN IMPROPERLY FORMED SPACER CLIP, WHICH COULD DISLODGE WITHIN THE STEERING GEAR.
A DISLODGED CLIP MAY CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLIES, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 03V-079.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
What changed
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