Jeep Cherokee 1979
Model Cherokee made in 1979 by Jeep got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningpower train and visibility.
Model 1979
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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| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V023000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1979 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 10891 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/05/1980 | 04/04/1980 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The right and left rear wheel bearings may have been damaged during assembly. a damaged bearing could result in axle and wheel disengagement from the vehicle while in motion. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace both rear wheel bearings along with seals, retainer rings and plates at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks.system: suspension; wheel bearings.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control,without prior warning, and an accident.note: the damage to the rear wheel bearing may be preceded by a noise evidentto the vehicle driver. high speed driving, hard cornering and heavy loadingshould be avoided until axle service has been performed. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| EA88005 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/23/1987 | 03/28/1989 | ELEC. REAR WINDOW | 87V178000 | |
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