Recalls
Recall 7870
USA Recall: This could result in sticking, binding, or seizing of the steering gear.
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. some steering gear units were assembled with internal end-of-travel-stops that missed the heat treat process, resulting in soft internal travel stops.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the steering gear on involved vehicles.
Additional Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. 854. owner notification began december 20, 1999.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).
Affected Vehicles