NHTSA Recall 01V007000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on January 5, 2001, covering an estimated 636 vehicles. It affects 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

636

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

2000

owners notified (December 26)

NHTSA campaign	01V007000
Manufacturer campaign	965
Component	STEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Report received	January 5, 2001
Owner notification	December 26, 2000
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. An internal nut in the steering gear assembly could loosen and cause the steering gear to lock up.

Safety risk

This could reduce steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly. Owner notification began december 27, 2000. 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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V007000

Make and model	Model years
Jeep Grand Cherokee	2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.