Jeep Wagoneer 1991

Model Wagoneer made in 1991 by Jeep got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and latches/locks/linkages. The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Model 1991

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
96V260000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1988 to 06/30/1991V (Vehicle)5200004/24/1997ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/27/199601/13/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: vehicles equipped with antilock brake system (abs). the antilock brake system (abs) hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear which could cause pump-motor deterioration.
Consequence SummaryIf this occurs, the abs function would be lose and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking. the instrument panel warning lights will signal system impairment and the base manual brakes will remain functional.
Corrective SummaryDealers will test the vehicle's abs and repair as necessary. the warranty on all abs components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). owners will be reimbursed for previous abs component repair costs.
NotesOwner notification began april 24, 1997. 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
98V005000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1989 to 07/31/1991V (Vehicle)29336903/09/1998ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/12/199801/22/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. the front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt. if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
Consequence SummaryThe reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
NotesOwner notification began march 9, 1998.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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0800600REV12/29/2000080600618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb04/03/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
08060002/25/2000609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt04/12/2000
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
08169804/17/1998600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak11/12/1999
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
23169303/01/199339539Redesigned liftgate latch. *tw11/01/1995
SEATS
2300800B11/24/2000230800A615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt01/28/2001
23080003/03/2000233599A610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt05/09/2000
23359909/03/1999607963Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt10/21/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
233599REVA10/01/1999233599612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs06/06/2000
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
23039702/14/199751942Difficult to clean light colored chalky residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw07/17/1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
081695REVA10/01/199508-16-9546371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. if the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control oper04/25/1996

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SUSPENSION
PE95049CHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/17/199501/26/1996REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION
 This investigation was opened to examine the failure mode and the risk to motor vehicle safety posed by allegations of rear axle separations.the rear axle shaft and housing design is typical of those in which the weight of the vehicle is carried on the axle housing.the left and right axle shafts, supported by roller bearings, are situated inside the axle housing.the inboard splined end of the axle shaft receives power transmitted from the differential assembly, providing torque to the rear wheels.the allegations are that the axle shaft fails, resulting in the separation of a wheel and axle hub assembly or the entire axle shaft and wheel assembly, depending on the location of the axle shaft failure.as identified by chrysler, the subject rear axles are dana 35c and 35cm models, which have been used on the subject vehicles since the 1990 model year.a safety defect trend with respect to the subject axle shafts has not been identified.see hard copy resume for full text of summary.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
 When traveling at any speed the vehicle will cut off with no prior warning. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
04/13/19961
 Brake rotors failed resulting in vehicle collision prior to recall notice.