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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V056000 | U.S. DRIVE RIGHT | V (Vehicle) | 107 | 03/12/2008 | OVSC | U.S. DRIVE RIGHT | 02/06/2008 | 02/06/2008 | 571 | 101 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | U.s. drive right is recalling 107 my 1994-1998 right hand drive, 4-wheel drive jeep cherokee vehicles. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, 'controls and displays;' no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment;' no. 111, 'rearview mirror;' no. 114, 'theft protection;' no. 115, 'vehicle identification number;' no. 118, 'power window system;' no. 120, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars;' no. 208, 'occupant crash protection;' and no. 301, 'fuel system integrity.' | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These vehicles do not meet the required standards. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | U.s. drive right will make all the required modifications. a representative will travel to the customer's location and make the modifications on site. the recall will be performed on a regional basis beginning march 2008. owners may contact u.s. drive right at 1-888-632-5936. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Heating system emits toxic fumes after engine overheats. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 04/26/1997 | |||
| The fan motor switch is only operable in the full on position. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 05/12/1999 | |||
| Windows in the jeep do not operate because the wiring harness is broken. the dealer is aware of problem. the problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| Owner took vehicle in for faulty power windows. dealer noted that driver's side door was falling off hinges. owner very concerned for safety. *ak | |||
| The driver's side door fell off due to rust, the passenger's side door is doing the same thing. also power window is runnig under accelerate pedal which is cutting out the fuse . please describe . *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 03/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Driver's exterior rear view mirror vibrates, causing poor visibility while driving. *skd | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 3 | ||
| Driver side mirrow vibrates in for repair can not repair. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||
| 06/11/1994 | |||
| Rear view mirror obstructs visions. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 12/10/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Left door pulling away from weld, difficult to close, rain leaks in, loud wind sounds, right door starting to do same thing. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 10/31/1997 | 1 | ||
| Pivot broke off the windshield wiper motor, causing the wind shield wipers to become inoperative. *ak consumer states the weld spot rusted and broke off while driving in the rain. *slc | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Spot welds broke on bracket holding wiper motor to wiper transmission due to rust. *skd. | |||