Jeep Cj5 1979
Model Cj5 made in 1979 by Jeep got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There were some recalls concerningpower train and steering.
Model 1979
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V070000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 02/01/1979 to 02/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 1174 | 06/12/1979 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/14/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles may have an incorrect gasket between the transmission and the transfer case. an incorrect gasket may interfere with the normal flow of lubricant. this condition could cause the transmission to become damaged and inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The gasket between the transmission and the transfer case will be replaced, if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; transmission, manual.consequences of defect: an inoperative transmission may cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: if the transmission becomes difficult to shift, the lubricant level maybe low. it should be checked immediately. driving at prolonged highway speedsshould be avoided until vehicle has been repaired. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V243000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 09/01/1978 to 09/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 363 | 12/07/1978 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/06/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The clamp bolts on the adjuster tube that fastens the connecting rod to the pitman arm end assembly may be loose. these loose bolts could cause shifting of the steering wheel position, relative to the straight-ahead-front wheel position, and loss of steering. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will tighten the bolts where necessary, and check and correct the steering wheel alignment free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; linkages, clamp bolts.consequences of defect: loss of steering could cause loss of vehicle controland an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/07/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl - the contacts own a 1979 jeep cjr. the vehicle made a loud sound, he put it in 2nd gear, then he put it in 3rd gear, then the engine died, he let it sit for awhile, then he was able to start it up and get it home.. the transmission was leaking all over the highway. he called the chrysler dealer and they referred hip to the jeep dealer. there was a recall and he was told by jeep there was a 10 year sunset clause. and they will not fix the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 50,000.... dwh vehicle make / model: jeep/cj5 manufacturer: chrysler corporationmfr's report date: mar 08, 1979 nhtsa campaign id number: 79v070000 summary: certain vehicles may have an incorrect gasket between the transmission and the transfer case. an incorrect gasket may interfere with the normal flow of lubricant. this condition could cause the transmission to become damaged and inoperative. consequence; remedy: the gasket between the transmission and the transfer case will be replaced, if necessary. notes: vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: power train; transmission, manual.consequences of defect: an inoperative transmission may cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: if the transmission becomes difficult to shift, the lubricant level maybe low. it should be checked immediately. driving at prolonged highway speedsshould be avoided until vehicle has been repaired | |||