Jeep Cherokee 1976
Model Cherokee made in 1976 by Jeep got 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1976
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V065000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 09/01/1974 to 01/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 102398 | 05/30/1978 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/31/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicles were built with wire connectors that fail to allow the current flow needed to support the electronic control of the engine ignition. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install improved wire connectors without charge to owners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; electronic ignition.consequences of defect: this condition of ignition interruption will causehesitation and engine stalling. a vehicle stalled in traffic presents a safetyhazard wich could lead to a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V026000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 72 | 04/05/1976 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/13/1976 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Jeep campaign no swagbar.possibility that the combination of drum brakes withoptional front sway bar results in a potential loss of front brakes due topossible interference between the front wheel brake hose anchor brackets andsway bar link at full jounce.(correct by inspecting and replacing brake hoseswith hose brackets in order to relocate anchor bracket to eliminateinterference). | |||||||||||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V025000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | V (Vehicle) | 1918 | 04/05/1976 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/13/1976 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Jeep campaign no n/a.possibility that the bracket which supports theauxiliary snow-plow lights and lift arm bracket may not be sufficiently weldedand may fail resulting in loss of support for the snow-plow blade.(correct byinspecting and reinforcing the weld by installing a small l shaped clip). | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V178000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | to 11/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 180000 | 05/27/1988 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/23/1987 | 11/24/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: tailgate windowvehicle description: multipurpose vehicles equipped with a power tailgatewindow. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| DP77002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/01/1976 | 11/03/1976 | ELECTRONIC IGNITION FAILURE AND GAS FUME | ||
| Electronic ignition failure and gas fumes inside vehicle | ||||||