Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V007000 Reported January 5, 2001

Daimlerchrysler/steering gear assembly

Q: What is recall 01V007000?

NHTSA recall 01V007000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 5, 2001. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/steering gear assembly. The recall affects approximately 636 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Steering · 636 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V007000

Manufacturer Campaign

965

Manufacturer

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

636

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 5, 2001

Defect Summary

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

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 01V007000 or campaign 965.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V007000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V007000?

NHTSA recall 01V007000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 5, 2001. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/steering gear assembly. The recall affects approximately 636 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V007000 or the manufacturer campaign number 965. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.