Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #97V069000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V069000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Includes 2,500 affected units, CHRYSLER/STEERING GEAR, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicles for cracks in the frame rail. vehicles that show cracks will be equipped with reinforcement plates. vehicles that are found to be free of cracks will have a slot cut in the cross member and the fillet weld will be added.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V069000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Report Received Date: 1997-04-28T00:00:00

Subject: Chrysler/steering gear

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.

Consequence Summary: Due to high steering load events, vehicles can exhibit broken steering gear attaching bolts or frame rail cracking at the steering gear attaching point increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for cracks in the frame rail. vehicles that show cracks will be equipped with reinforcement plates. vehicles that are found to be free of cracks will have a slot cut in the cross member and the fillet weld will be added.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-48iw~zh9w_btda

NHTSA ID: 97V069000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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