Investigation RQ97004: 1993–1995 Jeep Cherokee

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Mar 20, 1997

Closed

Sep 18, 1998

Model years

1993–1995

Subject

Steering column assembly

Component: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary

On january 25, 1994 chrysler conducted a safety recall to correct the steering shaft assembly in model year 1993 grand cherokee and grand wagoneer.the recall population was 115,000 vehicles.the defect was the molded plastic pin which connects the upper steering column shaft and the lower steering column shaft which may have been sheared/damaged prior to the installation of the steering assembly into the vehile.if this occurred, the upper steering shaft will separate from the lower steering shaft causing complete loss of the steering control of the vehicle.as a remedy, chrysler installed a restraining sleeve to limit the amount of steering shaft movement available.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1995 Jeep Cherokee608 complaints
• 1994 Jeep Cherokee519 complaints
• 1993 Jeep Cherokee418 complaints