BISON COACH STRATUS 2001: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : BISON COACH | Model : STRATUS | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 2000-05-01 - 2000-06-24 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V225002 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-10-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-08-10 | Date Added to Database: 2000-08-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler Group LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 894 | ||
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2865 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT. |
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Consequence:
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 11, 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 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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