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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V193000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1995 to 08/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 32000 | 02/20/1996 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/11/1995 | 10/18/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fasteners which secure the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center may have an improper clamp load. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Improper clamping can result in arcing at the connection potentially causing a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the alternator fuse with a fuse link and any damage to the power distribution center will be repaired. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; fuese and fuse recepticle.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.note: 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. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - INSTRUMENT PANEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| 0832097 | 09/19/1997 | 6088834 | Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| 080799 | 03/12/1999 | 604705 | Information regarding power distribution center (pdc) service. *tt | 05/10/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 182198 | 06/05/1998 | 601583 | Service caution on powertrain control module ( pcm ). *yc | 08/12/1998 | |
| 080197 | 02/03/1997 | 51278 | Jtec powertrain control module wiring harness connector repair packages. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 183197 | 01/30/1998 | 6089145 | Conditions on obd ii misfire monitor. *nlm | 01/13/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 131862 | 1 | |
| I was driving down the highway,and all of a sudden i heard a loud noise. so i pulled over to the nearest gas station and realized i was leaking oil profusely. then i realized the driver side motor mount had broken off of the engine causing a large hole in the engine block. i have taken great care of my vehicle, changed the oil every 3,000 miles, and then this happens at random. i didn't hit anything to cause the motor mount to break, so why would it break for no reason? anyways, the leaking oil caused a fire beneath my vehicle, and inside the engine compartment. but i quickly put out the fire by a container of water i had in my vehicle. i had my 13 year old brother with me and thank god he or myself was not injured. but it caused us great fear and stress. *tr | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 131862 | ||
| I was driving down the highway,and all of a sudden i heard a loud noise. so i pulled over to the nearest gas station and realized i was leaking oil profusely. then i realized the driver side motor mount had broken off of the engine causing a large hole in the engine block. i have taken great care of my vehicle, changed the oil every 3,000 miles, and then this happens at random. i didn't hit anything to cause the motor mount to break, so why would it break for no reason? anyways, the leaking oil caused a fire beneath my vehicle, and inside the engine compartment. but i quickly put out the fire by a container of water i had in my vehicle. i had my 13 year old brother with me and thank god he or myself was not injured. but it caused us great fear and stress. | |||
| 02/15/2012 | 176010 | ||
| With time the blower motor wiring harness (which is too small for the amperage) in these vehicles invariably heats up and melts or burns. the melting of the harness and connector behind the blower speed selector switch in the dash and the burning of the switch itself occured in my vehicle, allong with the failure of the blower motor resistor, but in many vehicles the resistor is the first to burn and fail. i have looked at over 20 of these vehicles ranging from 1991 to 1996, and 30000 to 220000 miles, and every single one one them had these components melted and burned to the point of not being usable, and making one wonder how many other vehicles have caught fire and burned because of this fault. some of these vehicles also showed associated wires burned or melted in the steering column. an associated symptom is that the blower motor ceases to function, or (in the case of resistor failure, will usually work only on high speed). this shows a defect that may take time to manifest, but will always occur eventually in every vehicle unless the blower is never used. the blower switch to resistor wiring harness and switch connector/plug are not even available from dealers, but the switch itself and the resistor are available as aftermarket items. however, if replaced, these will fail too, unless the wiring in this circuit is replaced with heavier guage wiring or somehow protected from high amperage. as evidenced by hundreds of related complaints on internet forums, this is a serious problem that could result in fires, and potentially loss of life. luckily my fire was minor, did little damage and was quickly extinguished. however, i'm not sure how to resolve the actual problem properly, since oem replacement parts will sooner or later develop the same problems, and available aftermarket parts are not improved over the originals. | |||
| 02/06/2012 | 125005 | ||
| Car stalls while driving with no warning. stalls on freeway or in city driving. this is an infamous manufacturing defect on 96 jeeps. very hazardous because engine cuts out completely while in motion. requires pulling over with engine not running to restart engine. jeep then will repeatedly die after re-starting. since engine dies while in motion, cars behind are in real danger of colliding with my vehicle. this issue is almost impossible to fix with normal mechanical problem-solving. engine light does not come on. this issue is well documented in online blogs for jeeps with this problem. this problem with stalling while in motion poses a great threat to public safety. jeep/chrysler is aware and does not acknowledge the problem. | |||
| 12/11/2011 | 167275 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the heating unit was activated and the vehicle began to misfire. the contact lifted the hood and found that the switch for the heating fan had failed and a small fire started from under the hood.. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the part needed for repairs was no longer being manufactured. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 167,275. kmj | |||
| 12/11/2011 | 167275 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. the contact stated the vehicle caught fire under the hood. the contact stated that when the heat was turn on the failure occurred. the contact lifted the hood and found that the switch for the heating fan had failed. the engine started cutting in and out when the failure occurred as well. the vehicle did not stall, but it started mis-firing. the manufacturer told the contact that part is not made anymore. when the contact checked junk yards for the part they found that every 1995 and 1996 model was burned out. the contact feels this is a safety issue because it almost caused a fire. the failure mileage and current mileages were 167,275.rl | |||
| 08/05/2011 | 61015 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph with the air conditioner activated on high, smoke began to emit from the ignition switch. the air conditioner was turned off in order to stop the smoke from emitting. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 61,015. sm. | |||
| 08/05/2011 | 61015 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1996 jeep cherokee. while driving at approximately 30 mph with the air conditioner activated on high the contact noticed smoke emitting from the ignition switch. the contact deactivated the air conditioner in order for the air smoke to stop. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 61,015. ds | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 183000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1996 jeep cherokee. the heater started making a funny noise so we bought a new blower motor. then we bought a new resistor. we still could not get the speeds to work in the heater. so we then bought a switch. well we come to find out that the switch harness was burnt to a crisp. i called the parts store and they don't carry them, so i then called a dealer. the dealer told me they don't just sell that harness i had to buy the entire one for everything in the jeep. then told me to go cut one out of a junk yard. i called my local junk yard and the guy went and cut three harnesses out. one that was a 1996, one that was a 1995, and both of the ends were burnt just like mine. he then cut one out of an even older one, and the wires were thicker than the ones on mine, and different colors. i tried hooking it up and it doesn't work. i believe that should be a recall and it should have to be replaced by the company. the company should also sell individual harnesses. *tr | |||
| 12/08/2009 | 182000 | 1 | |
| While operating the vehicle i kept smelling burning plastic. the heater fan quit and when i jiggled the switch it started to operate at high fan only and would not let me set it to low. then it quit working and i removed the switch to replace it. i found that the wiring harness was melted. i am now concerned about the danger of replacing the switch. i am not sure if i can replace the melted part of the wiring harness. i also noticed that the switch has 5 connections but only 4 wires were connected to it. *tr | |||
| 02/06/2009 | 1 | ||
| My mother-n-law purchased a 1996 cherokee, and the check engine light was on . so she took it to the emission place to get it checked and it failed the test, so she took the emission papers and the vehicle to the auto shop , and the mechanic stated that the car should have never been sold to her , so what should she do at this point. *tr | |||
| 11/22/2006 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Tl*- the contact stated that while driving behind the 1996 jeep cherokee at 60 mph, she noticed smoke coming from under the vehicle. the contact flashed the lights to get the attention of the driver. the driver pulled to the shoulder, got out of the vehicle and backed away. the vehicle began to burn, and had to be towed. the contact did not know the cause of the fire. the fire department was called and they extinguished the fire. the contact had not received a police or fire department report. there were no injuries. *ak | |||
| 08/11/1998 | |||
| The electronic system malfunctions. when this happens driver has no indication of the feul level and has no turn signals . the dealer has repaired the vehicle four times. the manufacturer has been notified . *ak | |||
| 4 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| Four electrical failures. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Alternator failed. | |||
| 08/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Refused repairs for recall repairs on alternator. *dsh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 99000 | ||
| The vehicle ignited after being parked for approximately 2 hours. fire investigation pinpointed start in the main housing of the electrical, in the firewall. | |||
| 08/24/2001 | 3 | 09/01/1999 | |
| While starting vehicle engine would not turn. service technician stated fuel pump needed to be replaced. also, battery was drained. problems had return. *ak the replaced fuel pump failed and had to be repaired under warranty. *yh | |||
| 03/23/1999 | 1 | ||
| Battery replaced. *mjs | |||
| 10/21/1997 | 1 | 10/30/1995 | |
| Battery running low bracket broke in half, no reason for failure. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 1 | 04/17/1996 | ||
| While vehicle was parked and not running, a fire ignited in the engine compartment, the adjuster and fire company believed the fire was started at the power distribution center, consumer asked dealer about the recall (95v193) that dealt with this component and was told this vehicle does not fall under the recall, after the fire the vehicle was a total loss. *slc | |||
| 1 | 08/28/1995 | ||
| Pdc fuse w/ fuse link recall repair needs to be done, however dealer not able to get part. | |||
| While driving, the tail lights and dashboard lights went out due to a short in the fuse system. *ak | |||
| 08/09/1996 | |||
| The alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center had an improper clamp load, causing a fire. there was a recall but this vehicle was not involved. please describe.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2002 | |
| 1. electrical short under left side dash, main wire bundle going to fuse box rubbed against bolt and wore through wire causing a short. 2. neutral safety switch gone bad. 3. driver's side seat rail broke somewhere and seat rocks around. 4. rear leaf springs have a negative arch in them causing rear to sag and wheels to rub with minimum weight in vehicle. dt | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| Ignition key sticks. | |||
| When driving at any speed with not warning the car dies. please explain. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/18/2001 | 73443 | 2 | |
| 1996 jeep cheroke while driving with blower on (air) , steering column started smoking and melting the plastic housing. cause was determined to be ignition switch was not heavy duty enough to handle blower motor current and the wires in the harness burned and melted. wires and switch was replaced and 1 year later same thing happened again causing the interior to fill with smoke while driving and the wiring harness to burn up again. a mechanic at a dealer told me this was a not uncommon problem with that jeep model. i was told that the chrysler van used the same switch and harness and there was a safety recall for them but nothing was ever done about the jeep cherokee !! | |||
| Owner saw smoke coming from igniton area. notes circuits may be overloading. cause unknown. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 12/06/1996 | 1 | 03/10/1996 | |
| Ignition switch failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 08/12/1999 | |||
| Had parked vehicle. was informed by another individual that vehicle was on fire. the fire dept called & extinguished flames. had indicated it was faulty electrical wiring.1j4fj67x4tl250839. *ak | |||
| 06/08/1999 | |||
| Been having intermittent electrcal problems,then the steering column started smoking with a burning wires smelling. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 2 | 05/01/1996 | |
| An electrical inadequacy in the fan motor wiring in the steering column, caused wiring to melt. *ak | |||
| 05/02/1996 | |||
| Electrical short, door locks and also instrumental panel light continues to stay on. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/19/2002 | |||
| A fire started in engine compartment while driving 15 mph. dealer and manufacturer were notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 04/24/2001 | |||
| Vehicle bursted into flame and exploded while parked outside of home. local fire department arrived and extinguished fire. also, fire department believed fire was due to an under hood electrical short. dealer / manufacturer were notified. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| Vehicle was parked in gear with engine turned off when it caught on fire in engine carpartment area. cause unknown. consuer was waiting for further information. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 12/23/2006 | 136650 | 1 | 05/12/2005 |
| While driving, i kept smelling melting plastic. it lasted a couple months before it went out. i looked to see several times to find it and never did. it wound up being the heater control switch and wiring harness melting. i decided to go to the junkyard to get the harness and switch and i found out from looking at 8 different jeep cherokees ranging from 1986 -1997 they all had the harness and switch melted in them. i then realized it was more than just my jeep that had this issue. *jb | |||
| 09/09/2005 | 196340 | 1 | 05/15/2005 |
| Electrical short in the passenger compartment resulted in fire that completely destroyed vehicle. fire started behind the dashboard, passenger side. electrical shortage, and burning smell was noted, which resulted in the driver pulling off the side of the road. after quick inspection under the hood, driver walked around the vehicle, at which point the interior dashboard burst into flames. *jb | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2002 | |
| 1. electrical short under left side dash, main wire bundle going to fuse box rubbed against bolt and wore through wire causing a short. 2. neutral safety switch gone bad. 3. driver's side seat rail broke somewhere and seat rocks around. 4. rear leaf springs have a negative arch in them causing rear to sag and wheels to rub with minimum weight in vehicle. dt | |||
| 05/19/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2098 | |
| The switch and harness melted from heat of the switch and burned the peice apart.*ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 2 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Computer failed. | |||