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Passenger cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L) - Repair

Official notice

29 Sept 2023

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L) - Repair. Steering system (connection between the steering shaft and steering gearbox) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Steering system (connection between the steering shaft and steering gearbox). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to improper manufacturing control, some steering systems were assembled without the steering shaft being inserted to the specified position in the gearbox connection. Consequently, the connection is inadequately secured. Continued use in this condition may cause the steering shaft to detach, resulting in loss of steering. Published 2023-09-29.

What to do now

(Recall notification number) 外-3694 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, inspect the connection between the steering shaft and steering gearbox. If improper, replace the components involved in the steering shaft connection.

Units affected

264

Recall number

外-3694

Official notice

2023-09-29

The hazard

Steering system (connection between the steering shaft and steering gearbox) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Steering system (connection between the steering shaft and steering gearbox). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to improper manufacturing control, some steering systems were assembled without the steering shaft being inserted to the specified position in the gearbox connection. Consequently, the connection is inadequately secured. Continued use in this condition may cause the steering shaft to detach, resulting in loss of steering.

How to check if you're affected

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Models

3LA-WL20, 3LA-WL20A, 7BA-WL20, 7BA-WL36L, 7BA-WL36LA, 7LA-WL20A

Recall Numbers

外-3694

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Affected VINs (1)

1C4RJYN64N8500901

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Affected products

Product 1

ジープ「グランドチェロキー」「グランドチェロキーL」

Units affected

264

Hazard

Steering system (connection between the steering shaft and steering gearbox) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Steering system (connection between the steering shaft and steering gearbox). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to improper manufacturing control, some steering systems were assembled without the steering shaft being inserted to the specified position in the gearbox connection. Consequently, the connection is inadequately secured. Continued use in this condition may cause the steering shaft to detach, resulting in loss of steering.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

0120-712-812

Brand: Jeep. Contact: Stellantis ジャパン株式会社 専用フリーダイヤル TEL:0120. Phone 0120-712-812.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

外-3694

Event id

CAA-00000031344

Units affected

264

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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