Jeep Cherokee 1989 - Service brakes - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Jeep Cherokee 1989

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
96V260000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 07/01/1988 to 06/30/1991	V (Vehicle)	52000	04/24/1997	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	12/27/1996	01/13/1997
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with antilock brake system (abs). the antilock brake system (abs) hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear which could cause pump-motor deterioration.
Consequence Summary	If this occurs, the abs function would be lose and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking. the instrument panel warning lights will signal system impairment and the base manual brakes will remain functional.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will test the vehicle's abs and repair as necessary. the warranty on all abs components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). owners will be reimbursed for previous abs component repair costs.
Notes	Owner notification began april 24, 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
91V003000	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 01/01/1989 to 06/01/1990	V (Vehicle)	33000	03/07/1991	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	10/02/1991	01/15/1991
Defect Summary	There may be hydraulic fluid contamination from condensation formation that can plug the abs brake booster pump filter; stress corrosion of the master cylinder snap ring has been traced to chlorine leaking from the low pressure hydraulic hose which may cause it to break; front brake hose to tire interference which may cause failure of the brake hose.
Consequence Summary	Contamination of the hydraulic fluid can causemalfunctioning of the anti-lock brake system; low pressure hose leakage causesloss of brake fluid and also results in corrosion and failure of the mastercylinder snap ring, resulting complete brake failure; failure of the front brakehose due to hose to tire interference will cause failure of one half of thebrake system resulting in a longer stopping distance than expected.
Corrective Summary	Replace abs low pressure hose; rebuild master brake cylinder; inspect, service interference problems, and replace front brake hose as necessary.
Notes	System: hydraulic fluid contamination; anti-lock brake system (abs).vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakesystem.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA90024	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	04/26/1990	01/14/1991	FAILED ANTILOCK BRAKES	91V003000
	There is no summary currently available
PE90033	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	01/16/1990	04/26/1990	FAILED ANTILOCK BRAKES
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
08/23/1996		1
	Abs relay assembly failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
09/12/1996		1
	Actuator failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
11/19/2002	140000	1	09/06/1996
	Brake master cylinder to compressor on opposite side hose leak causing fire from brake fluid stream. *jb

	#91v003000 consumer had recall repair but still having the same problem with same thing dealer would not repair jeep. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
11/06/2007	127251	1	12/07/2006
	Tl*the contact owns a 1989 jeep cherokee. the contact received a recall notice for the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated that the vehicle could not be repaired due to other brake system failures that were present. the contact does not wish to have the other failures corrected at this time. the recall number was unknown. the failure mileage was 127,251 and current mileage was 128,000.
11/13/2003	120000	1
	Consumer had to use both feet to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. brakes felt like they didn't have any power. recall 96v26000 was issued for for abs failure, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
		1
	Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding recall 96 v 260 000. abs.*jb
06/01/2002		2
	Consumer had a mechanic to check the brake lines and put on new brake shoes. after the repairs, the consumer was informed that there may be a problem with the master cylinder or the power booster. consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and the vehicle was diagnosed as needing $2000 worth of work done to correct the problem. the consumer took the vehicle to an independent shop for a second opinion. it was explained to the consumer, that the problem was the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump motor assembly. there is a recall found on the internet pertaining to the same year, make/model of consumers vehicle. consumer is having a problem contacting the chrysler corp. pertaining to the recall. jg updated jb
12/03/2001		3	03/01/2001
	The abs system in this jeep has been repaired under recall 3 times! each time the brakes failagain. this time we are being charged for the accumulator which is an intergral part of the abs systme which keeps failing. a previous owner had taken this jeep in several times due to the same failing system but t was before the recall went into effect... chrysler will nto pay to replace the accumulator even though this is not normal wear and tear! this jeep is a death trap and after 3 trips to the jeep dealer has yet to be fixed. now im having to pay for what should be covered under reccall! the last time the brakes went out /failed i had my toddler in the car... i wont allow chryslers neglegence to harm my child. i woudl sell this but then someone else would end up with a deathtrap and i would never be able to sleep. i just want it fixed... for free since the problem is in the manufacturing!
		30	02/04/1989
	Consumer hears loud noise from the abs pump, consumer attempted to purchase the pump, but was told that he could not do so, consumer received recall 96v026 and took the vehicle to the dealer, they could hear the noise, but could not replace the pump because they did not read the proper codes, in november of 99, the brake warning lights began to light, the dealer diagnosed the problem as a rusty tone wheel that could not be cleaned, the consumer cleaned the wheel and the noise has gotten much worse. *slc
12/29/1999		5	12/01/1998
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
06/15/1999		50	06/01/1999
	2 comments: 1.when jeep first started abs is engaged for 5 minutes of operation then disengages 2. after normal warm-up (especially on warm days), the brake motor pump fails to pump, the brake warning light comes on, and brake pressure is lost. since the vechile is over 100k is this covered under previous recalls?*ak
06/01/2000		1
	Consumer replaced pump motor for abs brake system. vehicle didn't have brakes. brakes were not getting fluid from brake actuator piston assembly. *ak
05/16/2000			09/01/1995
	Abs system repeatedly fails, even after recall work done. chrysler only pays for 1st repair. throttle position sensor has been repaced 5 times in 4 yrs. chrysler claims that my vehicle was manufactured before recall for this part. they are wrong!!! the repeated failure of this part has many times caused vehicle to accelerate out of control!!!
10/06/1999		3	10/01/1997
	My antilock brake light has been on for several months then my brake lights would come on. then in late aug 1999 or early sept. i experienced a brake failure for a couple of blocks. when i brought in my jeep to the dealer they said i would have to replace the modulator which is a very expensive part $2000. i got a second opinion and was told by another mechanic that my brakes should be functioning without the abs. then i had problems again and i had rear wheel cylinders & pads replaced 10-5-99. on 10-7-99 i had my brakes go out again for just a few blocks then they work fine after i stopped and started again.
09/30/1999
	While driving at 35 mp abs system is working intermittently, and when braking the pedal is hard. and abs pump has to be replaced. *ak
07/27/1999		1
	Recall work denied for abs (#702) due to additional work necessary (abs wheel sensors) prior to recall repair. mjs
05/24/1999		1
	Vehicle was experiencing abs recall component failures at time of notice, when repaired additional components (pump,accumulator) were damaged however not covered under the recall repair list, repairs completed however warning lights still illuminate. (96v-260)
02/12/1995
	When driving at any speed and on wet pavement abs brak's lock up. there is a problem within brake pump. vehicle has been in the shop for repair service four times, and the dealer can't determine the problem. *ak
08/26/1997		1
	Abs brakes failed, causing loss of control, received recall notice prior to incident,mileage was 100,000, however no problem at this time,therefore did not have the repair done (as stated on the notice), now that the failure is present, mileage is too high, 103,000. consumer also complains that there was no abs warning light to warn her of this failure. (96v-260) aw
11/14/1997
	Abs light comes on everytime vehicle exceeds 60 mph. driver has to pull the vehicle over and shut it off in order for the light to disappear. he received a recall notice on his abs system, and dealer said that they couldn't find any problems. yet the problem in the vehicle still occurs. problem is associated with description in recall 96v260000. *ak
			12/01/1995
	Car fails to stop at slow speeds due to anti-lock brake system. when going down steep hills on wet days (i live in seattle), the vehicle will not stop. even at low speeds the anti-lock system prevents the vehicle from stopping, causing a extremely dangerous condition! vehicle will also not stop at slow speeds if front wheels get on gravel (pulling into a parking spot for example). vehicle also fails to slow when taking corners at low speeds on wet pavement.
			06/01/1993
	Abs pump compressor is very loud when brakes are applied.
06/03/1998		4	07/31/1997
	Abs has an intermittent pump failure where the boost pressure drops to nothing and the vehicle experiences very hand and long braking situations. no apparent leaks and the resevoir is full.
02/25/1998		2
	Driving the truck in cruise control the truck suddenly accelerated, applied foot to the brake pedal and there was no braking power. the pedal was hard. has had the rotors replaced twice. *ak
03/02/1998
	Received recall notice (#96v260000). took vehicle to dealer. mechanic refused to do repairs on the orders of manufacturer. owner also informed that gas was contaminated. *ak
		4	09/19/1989
	Abs brakes failed prior to/after recall repairs, once resulting in an accident/injuries. *ak
		2
	Abs system failed. this is a recall item and owner wants to be reimbursed for expenses on brake system repair.
10/09/1995		1
	Modulator failed.
10/01/1996		1
	Abs accumulator pres. switch and pump failed.
		11
	Anti lock brakes failed before recall repair.
08/21/1997
	Recall # 96v260000, owner did not experience any problems with abs until vehicle was taken to dealer to correct under recall. now abs is totally malfunctioning. dealer also charged owner $140.00 for repair under recall. *ak
		2
	Anti lock brakes failed before recall repair.
06/15/1997			02/14/1996
	When applying the brakes, the vehicle would sharply pull to the left. possibly the abs wheel speed sensor and trigger wheel.
08/14/1997
	Consumer received a recall notice in april. he took his vehicle in to the dealer for repair on may 22,1997. the vehicle is still at the dealer waiting for parts as of aug. 14,1997. *ak
		13
	Anti lock brakes failed before recall repair.
		1	03/10/1989
	Owner has abs brakes; he states that his abs pump is defective and that he has received a recall for problem, but problem has not been corrected .recall no.96v260000. ak jb
07/03/1997		1	05/01/1990
	Recall # 96v26000; consumer has been waiting for parts since 5-22-97. dealer has not received parts from manufacturer. ak the consumer states that neither the dealer nor the manufacturer seem to be responsible to fixing the recall problem. yh
		0
	Antilock brakes failed.

	While driving the vehicle experienced complete brake failure. contacted dealer to have the recall repair work done on the brakes. dealer would not perform the recall because the consumer did not produce the problem when they did the testing. recall#96v260000. *ak
			09/02/1993
	Dealer claims vehicles passed inspection and does not require repairs as stated in recall #96v260000 regarding the abs. driver later experienced total abs failure.

	Consumer received recall letter, took vehicle in for service, dealer stated that master cylinder was leaking and recall service could not be rendered until this problem was fixed. recall #96v26000 abs brakes. *ak

	Consumer received recall notice, dealer states that the master cylinder is leaking, this problem must be fixed before the recall work can be performed. recall number 96v260000. please give further details. *ak
12/01/1994		1	02/01/1989
	Antilock brakes failed.
08/01/1996		1	02/01/1989
	Antilock brake pump failed.
10/07/1996		1	06/27/1989
	Antilock brake failure.
10/21/1994		1	10/21/1994
	Abs brakes causing , noise.
02/01/1991		6	02/01/1989
	Antilock brake lights illuminate periodically followed by hard brake pedal hard/stopping difficulty.
06/21/1996		3	12/01/1995
	Antilock brakes failed 3 times.
03/01/1991		3	09/01/1989
	When applying the abs brakes they failed and consumer almost had an accident. it felt like there was something stopping the pedal from going to the floor. this happened on normal road conditions. ak brakes were repaired under recall 91v003, however consumer experienced total brake failure after repairs on two occasions. slc
10/09/1996
	The vehicle's abs brakes went out and the manufacturer charged the consumer and it has been 2 months and the manufacturer did not have the parts. she didn't check her vehicle for recall by the manufacturer. *ak
08/01/1996		1	08/01/1989
	Antilock brake system failed, necessitating excessive effort to activate the brakes.

	When applying the abs brakes, the vehicle's brakes failed. please describe. *ak
01/01/1995
	Abs, brake failure, abs pump failure brakes become very hard, yellow lights stays on. *ak
11/01/1990		1
	Antilock brakes failed 3 times. *sd

	The onwer has lost his brakes four times, abs, while driving the brakes have failed when trying to stop and pushing the brakes to the floor. *ak

	Abs braking system problems. please describe. tt
04/27/1995		7
	Anti-lock brake system failed before/after recall repairs. *skd
07/02/1989
	Abs: extensive problems with abs; complete brake failure; pedal went to floor; no warning. tt
10/13/1995		2	07/01/1994
	Abs brake system failure, total loss of braking. tt consumer states his daughter was driving home when she hit another vehicle she reported that the brakes did not work right, on another occasion consumer's daughter had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle she stated that the yellow check anti lock light had come on that time, consumer stated that even when pressing on the brake pedal with both feet almost no braking action was presnt, the vehicle was towed and the entire abs was replaced, consumer states the normal brakes did not function as well.*jb
09/11/1995		25	09/09/1995
	Abs: anti lock and brake light comes on, lasts for 20 minutes; pedal becomes hard; causes difficult stopping. tt chrysler informed consumer in order to fix problem, a new pump assembly needs replaced. *slc
08/09/1995
	Abs system failure, replaced the abs pump, and computer chip twice, involved in recalled no 305t, they replaced pump, but it failed again. tt

	Abs brakes are failing-warning light comes on all the time. tt
04/27/1995		7
	Anti-lock brakes failed 6 times after repeated replacements of pump/actuator/accumulator
05/01/1995		1
	Abs light comes on, also replaced abs pump. *ak
06/22/1994		2
	Anti-lock brake high pressure pump runs too long, (3-4 minutes), causing loss of brake efficiency. *skd
01/01/1995		1
	Anti-lock brake system failed, causing abs warning light to come on prior to recall repairs (91v-003) *skd

	Abs braking system failed 2 times w/very low brake pressure with no prior warning. tt
02/22/1989
	Multiple failures of the anti lock braking system. after recall work was performed. this happens every twenty thousand miles. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
07/14/2003		1
	While traveling on the highway and without prior warning abs braking system light will appear on the dashboard. *ak
08/11/1995		1	04/13/1992
	Antilock brake light came on.
08/10/1995
	Abs and brake warning lights came on. abs has to be replaced. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID
03/23/1998
	Vehicle fire caused by brake fluid leaking down and burning underneath the vehicle. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
08/24/2001		1
	Consumer states that while driving at any speed vehicle will vibrate, vibration worsen imtermittingly when brakes are applyed, had vehcile serviced numerous times dealer cannot locate problem. finally the problem resulted in lost of vehcle cauing an accident. nlm
09/05/1996		1	04/13/1992
	Brakes failed, causing accident.
02/01/1991		4
	Brakes have failed many times.
		5
	Upon depressing the brake pedal, pedal becomes very hard to depress, causing extended stopping distance. consumer has contacted the dealer on five occasions. *ak
03/09/1996		9
	Brakes failed several times. *dh
		2	05/01/1995
	When driving jeep accelerate sometimes when at a stop sign its hard to stop . tt also vehicle races and is hard to stop from racing rpm is about 2.5, the sudden drop to.5 when vehicle races very hard to stop, nearly caused an accident.*jb

	When driving jeep accelerate sometimes when at a stop sign its hard to stop . tt
10/13/1995		2	07/01/1994
	Abs brake system failure, total loss of braking. tt consumer states his daughter was driving home when she hit another vehicle she reported that the brakes did not work right, on another occasion consumer's daughter had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle she stated that the yellow check anti lock light had come on that time, consumer stated that even when pressing on the brake pedal with both feet almost no braking action was presnt, the vehicle was towed and the entire abs was replaced, consumer states the normal brakes did not function as well.*jb
01/12/1990		5	06/08/1989
	Rear brakes have excessive wear w/damp weather resulting in erratic performance. tt it was hard to stop the vehicle in dry weather also. the pedal was firm when applying brakes, but the vehcile would not stop. the consumer was waiting to hear from the arbitration board. *yh
12/12/1990
	Can push pedal all the way to the floor and vehicle still takes a while to stop. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC

	The front rotors/pads were replaced the and brakes were resurfaced been back to dealer eight time in two year time . *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
10/08/2000		2	01/01/1994
	Caliper pins had come completely out of the wheel knuckle allowing caliper to move and rub on rotor and bang on disk pad sliding surfaces. upper pin was missing, lower was still in rubber bushings on caliper. no thread damage to either the lower pin or holes on wheel knuckle.*ak
11/05/1991		3
	Calipers failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
11/20/1990		6
	Brake pads worn/failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
		2	01/01/1990
	Brake rotors failed several times due to rust and corrosion, recall on other vehicles however denied due to vin.
02/25/1998		2
	Driving the truck in cruise control the truck suddenly accelerated, applied foot to the brake pedal and there was no braking power. the pedal was hard. has had the rotors replaced twice. *ak
		6
	Rotors failed.
07/07/1993		7
	Warped front brake rotors, causing vibration.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
09/08/1997		4
	The brake shoes/ rear wheel cylinders/rear brake hoses and lines have worn down 4 times within 146,000 miles. has been to dealer 4 times and dealer replaced them. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
09/08/1997		4
	The brake shoes/ rear wheel cylinders/rear brake hoses and lines have worn down 4 times within 146,000 miles. has been to dealer 4 times and dealer replaced them. *ak
01/30/1995		0
	Replaced rear wheel cylinders. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09/08/1997		4
	The brake shoes/ rear wheel cylinders/rear brake hoses and lines have worn down 4 times within 146,000 miles. has been to dealer 4 times and dealer replaced them. *ak
05/11/1991		1
	Hydraulic fluid contamination of abs braking system prior to recall (91v-003). *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
06/01/2000		1
	Consumer replaced pump motor for abs brake system. vehicle didn't have brakes. brakes were not getting fluid from brake actuator piston assembly. *ak
		1	03/03/1989
	Master cylinder snap ring failed. nlm
03/22/1997		1	12/01/1997
	Master cylinder failed. *ak
07/31/1996		1
	Wheel cylinder failed.
08/30/1994		2
	Piston failed.

	Consumer received recall letter, took vehicle in for service, dealer stated that master cylinder was leaking and recall service could not be rendered until this problem was fixed. recall #96v26000 abs brakes. *ak

	Consumer received recall notice, dealer states that the master cylinder is leaking, this problem must be fixed before the recall work can be performed. recall number 96v260000. please give further details. *ak
08/01/1996		1	02/01/1989
	Master cylinder failed.
07/02/1996		1	04/01/1994
	Master cylinder was leaking inside, causing pump to run all the time, burning pump out. *sd
08/17/1991		7
	Replaced front caliper twice.

	The master cylinder keeps going out. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
01/01/1995
	Abs, brake system failed, complete loss of brakes, leaking of fluid, leaking valve all lights came on. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
08/26/1997		1
	Abs brakes failed, causing loss of control, received recall notice prior to incident,mileage was 100,000, however no problem at this time,therefore did not have the repair done (as stated on the notice), now that the failure is present, mileage is too high, 103,000. consumer also complains that there was no abs warning light to warn her of this failure. (96v-260) aw