Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #01V232000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V232000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Includes 4,000 affected units, DAIMLERCHRYSLER/STEERING RACK AND PINION MOUNT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 4x2 pickup truck convertibles equipped with v6 engines (built from november 1988 - june 1990) and 4x2 pickup trucks equipped with the shelby package (built october 1988 - june 1989). the frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add reinforcements to the frame and replace the steering gear mounting bolts. if the frame is already cracked, the steering gear weld nuts will also be replaced. owner notification began august 27, 2001. 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 1-800-853-1403.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V232000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Report Received Date: 2001-07-06T00:00:00
Subject: Daimlerchrysler/steering rack and pinion mount
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 4,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 988
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: 4x2 pickup truck convertibles equipped with v6 engines (built from november 1988 - june 1990) and 4x2 pickup trucks equipped with the shelby package (built october 1988 - june 1989). the frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.
Consequence Summary: The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action: Dealers will add reinforcements to the frame and replace the steering gear mounting bolts. if the frame is already cracked, the steering gear weld nuts will also be replaced. owner notification began august 27, 2001. 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 1-800-853-1403.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-irfx.ncbt_3hhn
NHTSA ID: 01V232000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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