Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA99014CHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/28/199903/28/2000BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION00V136000
 Daimlerchrysler conducted a safety recall, 98v-005, on january 5, 1998 involving approximately 225,000 1993 grand cherokee, 1990-91 cherokee, wrangler and comanche, and 1989-91 eagle premier and dodge monaco.the front disc brake rotors of these vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt states.owners in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and the district of columbia will receive replacement rotors that are coated with a different corrosion protection coating, inorganic 531.chrysler began owner notification onmarch 9, 1998.the purpose of the investigation is to determine the scope and the remedy effectiveness of the safety recall, 98v-005.
EA99014CHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/28/199903/28/2000BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION99V340000
 Daimlerchrysler conducted a safety recall, 98v-005, on january 5, 1998 involving approximately 225,000 1993 grand cherokee, 1990-91 cherokee, wrangler and comanche, and 1989-91 eagle premier and dodge monaco.the front disc brake rotors of these vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt states.owners in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and the district of columbia will receive replacement rotors that are coated with a different corrosion protection coating, inorganic 531.chrysler began owner notification onmarch 9, 1998.the purpose of the investigation is to determine the scope and the remedy effectiveness of the safety recall, 98v-005.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
02/27/19951
 Abs brakes failed to stop vehicle when applied, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in rear end collision at 25 mph. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
02/15/200112/01/1999
 Exact same brakes recalled on cherokee nhts campaign id 99v340000. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
01/26/2003546531
 The front brake rotors had experienced the same defect stated in recall number 99 v 340 000, but this vehicle was not included because of the year. *ak the front brake rotors separated from the hub and the consumer had lost control of the vehicle. *scc
01/03/20021
 They are saying that my particular jeep is not within the recall, but my jeep is in the shop as we speak because of this brake failure.
08/19/2001106/01/1997
 While coming to a stop the rotor separated from the hub. loss of braking ability was experienced.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
 Applied the brakes at any speed and the rear drums did not work. at times when putting the vehicle in 4-wheel drive the rear brakes work, in 2-wheel drive the rear brakes do not work. please describe details. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
 4-wheel drive failed due to the routing of vacuum hoses under the battery terminals.