# 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `340728` · 2002-03-27 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** JEEP
- **Model:** GRAND CHEROKEE
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STEERING SHAFT BROKE AND DISENGAGED CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. NLM  THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING SHAFT BROKE DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR INJURIES DUE TO THE STEERING SHAFT SNAPPING. *YH
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