Jeep Cj5 1978
Model Cj5 made in 1978 by Jeep got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . There were some recalls concerningpower train and steering.
Model 1978
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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| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V039000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1975 to 12/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 96933 | 04/20/1978 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/17/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may have been built with the transmission adapter plate seal improperly seated. this condition could allow a gradual transfer of lubricant from the transmission to the transfer case. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect the lubricant levels on the involved vehicles and, where necessary, replace the rear oil seals. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: jeeps with 3-speed manual transmissions.system: power train; transmission adapter plate seal.consequences of defect: if lubricant transfer takes place, the transmissioncould eventually become damaged and inoperative. this could lead to loss ofvehicle control without prior warning and an accident.note: if transmission becomes difficult to shift, this may indicate thatlubricant level is low and should be checked and filled. driver should avoiddriving at prolonged highway speeds until vehicle has been inspected andrepaired. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V049000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 11/01/1977 to 12/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 2726 | 05/09/1978 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/09/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The coupling which attaches the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may have oversized serrations which could prevent the coupling from being properly tightened in the steering gear shaft when the steering wheel is turned. this may also cause free play in the steering wheel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The involved vehicles will have the couplings replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual steering.system: steering; steering shaft to gear couplings.consequences of defect: loss of steering control and an accident could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 03/17/2007 | 1 | 09/08/2003 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1978 jeep cj5. the current mileage was 200, rebuilt engine, and the failure mileage was unknown. the steering column was very loose where the column joined the shaft underneath the hood. when hitting bumps or uneven pavement one could hear the steering column rattling. the steering column got worse with time. *ak | |||