Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #77V176000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 77V176000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Includes 600 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN:TILT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
The steering columns on the involved vehicles may have been misassembled, resulting in the master serration for steering wheel indexing being mislocated by 180 degrees. The tie rod may have been adjusted in attempting to overcome this condition and this may have caused insufficient tie rod thread engagement to the sleeve attachment.
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the lower steering shaft assembly with a correctly indexed assembly which will locate the steering wheel in the correct position. Tie rod assembly will also be inspected and adjusted to ensure proper thread engagement.