Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V377000 Reported October 2, 2006

Steering gear

Q: What is recall 06V377000?

NHTSA recall 06V377000 was issued by Am General Llc on October 2, 2006. It addresses: Steering gear. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Am General Llc · N/A · 25 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06V377000

Manufacturer Campaign

AMG R0601

Manufacturer

Am General Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 2, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles were assembled with an incorrect combination of steering-gear-to-frame attachment hardware.

Safety Consequence

This condition may result in steering gear loosening and, possible separation from the frame. if this happens, there will be a complete loss of vehicle steering which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicle for the proper steering gear hardware assembly, and correct if necessary. the recall began on october 9, 2006. owners may contact am general at 1-866-486-6376.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Am General Llc dealer and reference recall ID 06V377000 or campaign AMG R0601.
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 06V377000

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

What is recall 06V377000?

NHTSA recall 06V377000 was issued by Am General Llc on October 2, 2006. It addresses: Steering gear. The recall affects approximately 25 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Am General Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V377000 or the manufacturer campaign number AMG R0601. 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.