NHTSA Complaint #745693 — 1997 JEEP WRANGLER STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	745693
Vehicle	1997 JEEP WRANGLER
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Date of Incident	April 15, 2001
Date Filed	May 24, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

CRACK IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD @ PIPE UNION ALLOWS EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER VEHICLE. ALSO, POWER STEERING FLUID LEEKAGE FROM STEERING GEAR BOX REQUIRES COMPLETE STEERING GEARBOX REPLACEMENT @ COST OF $1350 ON CAR W/ 49,000 MILES.

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