The problem
Steering system left tie rod end may develop a fatigue crack in the treaded part of the rod due to improper heat treatment.
The risk
Complete separation of the tie rod end results in lossof steering control and an accident could occur.
The fix
Replace left tie rod ends with new properly hardened ends.
Contacts
System: steering/tie rod endvehicle description: right hand drive vehicles; special fleet for post officeuse in alaska.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V009000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.