NHTSA recall 97V069000
Steering · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.
Why it matters: Due to high steering load events, vehicles can exhibit broken steering gear attaching bolts or frame rail cracking at the steering gear attaching point increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for cracks in the frame rail. Vehicles that show cracks will be equipped with reinforcement plates. Vehicles that are found to be free of cracks will have a slot cut in the cross member and the fillet weld will be added.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1993 Jeep Cherokee, 1994 Jeep Cherokee, 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 1996 Jeep Cherokee.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V069000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.