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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:59 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 00V225002 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      DODGE / STRATUS     2001 Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date: AUG 10, 2000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V225002 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Potential Number of Units Affected: 2865 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT. Consequence: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 11, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.