Jeep Cherokee 1978
Model Cherokee made in 1978 by Jeep got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . There were some recalls concerningvehicle speed control and visibility.
Model 1978
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V003000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 10/01/1977 to 10/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 1995 | 12/15/1977 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/09/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The throttle linkage control spring may not close rapidly when the accelerator pedal is released. if the throttle does not close as rapidly as expected, the vehicle will not decelerate properly. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.124, accelerator control systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install an additional throttle return spring without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: jeeps and trucks.system: fuel; throttle linkage, return spring.consequences of defect: driver could experience loss of vehicle control and anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/13/1997 | |||
| Brakes are locking up on wet road. when trying to stop immediately the right rear brakes locks up; uncontrollable. contact dealer worked on it three times. after forth repair attempt, the left rear is now locking even on dry pavement with speeds as low as 20 mph. | |||