Recall 06V377000 · manufacturer campaign AMG R0601

What's wrong

CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT COMBINATION OF STEERING-GEAR-TO-FRAME ATTACHMENT HARDWARE.

The risk

THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN STEERING GEAR LOOSENING AND, POSSIBLE SEPARATION FROM THE FRAME. IF THIS HAPPENS, THERE WILL BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR THE PROPER STEERING GEAR HARDWARE ASSEMBLY, AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AM GENERAL AT 1-866-486-6376.

AM GENERAL RECALL NO. AMG R0601.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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