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- STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango and 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The steering gear rack bar may have been insufficiently hardened during manufacturing, possibly allowing it to bind within the steering rack, and resulting in difficulty steering or a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- Difficulty steering, or a loss of steering control, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 12, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z18.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The steering gear rack bar may not have been hardened properly during manufacturing. Over time it can bind inside the steering rack, making the steering wheel hard to turn or, in some cases, causing a loss of steering control.
Difficulty steering or losing steering control can increase the risk of a crash. If you experience stiff or hard steering, or any loss of steering control, take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection as soon as possible.
An authorized dealer will replace the steering gear assembly at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2022. You can also contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-852-1403 (recall number Z18), and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Durango | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE | 2022 |