2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
NHTSA campaign 01V007000 · Steering · filed Jan 5, 2001 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AN INTERNAL NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO LOCK UP.
The risk
THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 2001 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V007000 (manufacturer number 965). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.