Thursday, January 30, 2014
Jeep Steering Problems
Steering problems in Jeeps have led to multiple recalls by Chrysler. Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander, Liberty and Wrangler vehicles were recalled in 2008 and 2009. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), registered vehicle owners should have been notified by mail about these recalls.
Steering Capability Loss
On April 7, 2009, Chrysler recalled 43,489 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles because the front suspension upper control arm ball joint might not be properly lubricated and might corrode. This could lead to a loss of steering capability, according to the NHTSA.
Steering Intermediate Shaft
On May 5, 2008, Chrysler recalled 1,585 Jeep Wranglers with the model years of 2007 and 2008 because some of these Jeeps might have been manufactured with insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and the rear brake tubes. Per the NHTSA, prolonged brake tube contact could wear a hole in the tube and lead to partial brake system loss.
Steering Column Wiring
On April 7, 2009, Chrysler recalled 4,314 Jeeps vehicles including Grand Cherokee, Commander and Wrangler 2009 models due to reversed wiring in steering column. The wiring problem could keep the drivers side air bag from working in a crash.
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