Jeep Wagoneer 1979
Model Wagoneer made in 1979 by Jeep got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningpower train and visibility.
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 - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
80V023000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1979 to 10/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 10891 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/05/1980 | 04/04/1980 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The right and left rear wheel bearings may have been damaged during assembly. a damaged bearing could result in axle and wheel disengagement from the vehicle while in motion. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace both rear wheel bearings along with seals, retainer rings and plates at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks.system: suspension; wheel bearings.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control,without prior warning, and an accident.note: the damage to the rear wheel bearing may be preceded by a noise evidentto the vehicle driver. high speed driving, hard cornering and heavy loadingshould be avoided until axle service has been performed. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
87V178000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | to 11/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 180000 | 05/27/1988 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/23/1987 | 11/24/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: tailgate windowvehicle description: multipurpose vehicles equipped with a power tailgatewindow. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
06/08/2000 | 4 | ||
Consumer noticed shaking and wobbling of the vehicle, took to dealer and was informed the tire was damaged, tread had separated from the tire, on another occassion the same thing happened to a different tire, tires do not keep air pressure and they make the vehicle shake. (firestone atx tires 215/75r15 *jg |