Jeep Cherokee 1980

Model Cherokee made in 1980 by Jeep got 1 consumer complain there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, visibility. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, power train and visibility.

Cherokee year 1980

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1980

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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
79V239000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 08/01/1979 to 08/01/1979	V (Vehicle)	145	02/06/1980	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	10/30/1979	12/13/1979
Defect Summary	Incorrect headlamps may have been installed on the involved vehicles. these headlamps have been approved for export only and do not meet u.s. requirements.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The right and left headlamps will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.
Notes	Vehicle description: jeeps.system: lighting and communications; headlamps.consequences of defect: use of headlamps that do not conform to u.s. standardswould pose a safety hazard which could lead to a vehicle accident.
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.
Consequence Summary
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
EA88009	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	11/16/1987	01/09/1990	ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES	88V132000
	There is no summary currently available
VISIBILITY
EA88005	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	10/23/1987	03/28/1989	ELEC. REAR WINDOW	87V178000
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
07/12/2000		1
	The tread on the passenger side rear tire has seperated from the tire. i was not driving the car at the time of the incident. the vehicle was parked in my driveway.( dot number: vd60axc433 tire size: 50r15lt )