Jeep Cherokee 1984

Model Cherokee made in 1984 by Jeep got 8 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 7 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seat belts and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, power train and structure. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, power train and steering. The car has one engine.

Cherokee year 1984

Model
Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1984

Cylinders	Transmission	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
4	Automatic, 3 gears	21/29/24	$ 892	18	83 729
4	Manual, 4 gears	24/33/27	$ 782	18	83 810
4	Manual, 4 gears	23/32/27	$ 816	18	83 810
4	Manual, 5 gears	24/32/27	$ 782	18	83 729
6	Automatic, 3 gears	19/24/21	$ 986	18	83 921
6	Manual, 5 gears	19/28/22	$ 986	18	83 921
4	Automatic, 3 gears	21/28/24	$ 892	18	83 729
4	Manual, 4 gears	23/30/26	$ 816	18	83 729
4	Manual, 4 gears	23/30/25	$ 816	18	83 729
4	Manual, 5 gears	24/32/27	$ 782	18	83 729
6	Automatic, 3 gears	19/24/21	$ 986	18	83 921

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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000	PRO-A MOTORS, INC.		E (Equipment)	61944	04/03/2006	OVSC	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	03/23/2006	03/23/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary	Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Corrective Summary	Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes	This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
09E012000	SABERSPORT		E (Equipment)	16270	05/11/2009	OVSC	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	04/07/2009	04/07/2009	571	108
Defect Summary	Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence Summary	Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09E025000	DOPE, INC.		E (Equipment)	42540	07/28/2009	OVSC	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	05/11/2009	05/11/2009	571	108
Defect Summary	Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence Summary	Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING
84V024000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 10/01/1983 to 11/01/1983	V (Vehicle)	8126	03/19/1984	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	03/07/1984	04/04/1984
Defect Summary	Improper assembly of the rear axle may cause axle bearing failure and could result in the separation of a rear axle and wheel.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The differential and axles will be inspected for the defect and replaced without charge, if necessary.
Notes	Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.system: power train; rear axle bearings.consequences of defect: loss of rear axle and wheel would cause a loss ofvehicle control and a possible accident.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
84V045000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 07/01/1983 to 03/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	2569	04/30/1984	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	04/09/1984	04/11/1984
Defect Summary	A defective differential pinion shaft may exist which can come in contact with the drive pinion gear, causing rear wheel lock-up.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Pinion shaft and clips, and possibly the pinion gear, will be replaced without charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped withlimited-slip rear axle.system: power train differential pinion shaft.consequences of defect: rear wheel lock-up may occur without prior warning,causing a loss of directional stability and a possible accident.note: do not exceed moderate driving speeds until service has been completed.
STEERING
84V028000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 07/01/1983 to 02/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	41119	03/26/1984	MFR	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	03/16/1984	04/04/1984
Defect Summary	These vehicles may have bolts in the steering system that were not properly tightened.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The adjusting tube clamp bolt and the steering gear attaching bolt torque will be tested. the bolts will be tightened and the front wheel toe setting adjusted if necessary and at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.system: steering; bolts.consequences of defect: continued operation may result in a loss of vehiclecontrol and a possible accident.note: the defect may be detected by signs such as the steering wheel being inan off-centered position when driving straight, limited left turn ability,looseness or noise discovered while steering, or misalignment of the frontwheels.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
97I002000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 08/01/1983 to 07/31/1995	I	1010400	09/15/1997	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	05/02/1997	05/08/1997
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. drivers can mistakenly step on the accelerator pedal when they intend to step on the brake pedal.
Consequence Summary	Pedal misapplication by a driver can cause unintended acceleration.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a shift interlock on the automatic transmission of these vehicles.
Notes	Note:chrysler has decided to conduct a safety improvement campaign to install a shift interlock on these vehicles.owners can contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
231693	03/01/1993	39539	Redesigned liftgate latch. *tw	11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
98733	12/01/1997	600604	Subject on customer satisfaction notification #733--brake pedal shift interlock. *yc	11/05/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
2302602	06/10/2002	633948	Subject regarding floor pan corrosion. *slc	09/26/2002

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
POWER TRAIN
PE88001	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	10/23/1987	01/28/1988	FIRES CAUSED BY CLTCH LK
	There is no summary currently available
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
PE89151	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	08/11/1989	12/11/1989	SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR
	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	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
10/03/2002
	Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the motor will over heat causing the consumer to pull over. dealer notified ts
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
07/01/1996		1	10/22/1984
	Engine fire.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
12/27/1999		2	08/01/1997
	Both front seat belts crumbled upon impact during accident and failed under stress.yh
		1	03/11/1998
	All seat belts have failed.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
		1
	Drivers side seat belt does not retract properly.
		1
	Driver's seat belt retractors do not retract.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

	While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerates. please describe.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
		1
	Gas pedal sticking causing surging.