1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E026000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 23, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
61944
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 23, 2006
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
61944
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Defect Consequence:
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
61944
Notes:
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V136000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 10, 2000 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
589000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 10, 2000
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
589000
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
VEHICLE 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.
Defect Consequence:
THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
589000
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 879
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E065000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 17, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
3593
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 17, 2006
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3593
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Defect Consequence:
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3593
Notes:
AJ MOTORSPORT
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 97V194000
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 07, 1997 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
360000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 07, 1997
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
360000
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK MOUNTED FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT ACCURACY CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME, INDICATING SIGNIFICANTLY MORE FUEL IN RESERVE THAN IS ACTUALLY PRESENT.
Defect Consequence:
OWNERS MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS LOW ON FUEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH IF THE VEHICLE STOPS DUE TO NO FUEL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
360000
Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V105000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 11, 2000 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
395000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 11, 2000
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
395000
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. WATER AND/OR ROAD SALT IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE COULD LEAD TO CORROSION.
Defect Consequence:
SUCH CORROSION CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT OR COULD ALLOW INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND LOCATE THE NEW MODULE ON THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
395000
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 860
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E011000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 01, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
7291
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 01, 2006
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7291
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
Defect Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7291
Notes:
AIRTEX PRODUCTS FP012506
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V056000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 06, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
107
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 06, 2008
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
107
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING 107 MY 1994-1998 RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS;' NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;' NO. 111, 'REARVIEW MIRROR;' NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION;' NO. 115, 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;' NO. 118, 'POWER WINDOW SYSTEM;' NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS;' NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION;' AND NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.'
Defect Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS.
Remedy:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL MAKE ALL THE REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL TRAVEL TO THE CUSTOMER'S LOCATION AND MAKE THE MODIFICATIONS ON SITE. THE RECALL WILL BE PERFORMED ON A REGIONAL BASIS BEGINNING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
107
Notes:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V056000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 06, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
107
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 06, 2008
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
107
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING 107 MY 1994-1998 RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS;' NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;' NO. 111, 'REARVIEW MIRROR;' NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION;' NO. 115, 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;' NO. 118, 'POWER WINDOW SYSTEM;' NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS;' NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION;' AND NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.'
Defect Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS.
Remedy:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL MAKE ALL THE REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL TRAVEL TO THE CUSTOMER'S LOCATION AND MAKE THE MODIFICATIONS ON SITE. THE RECALL WILL BE PERFORMED ON A REGIONAL BASIS BEGINNING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
107
Notes:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V056000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 06, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
107
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 06, 2008
Vehicle Component:
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
107
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING 107 MY 1994-1998 RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS;' NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;' NO. 111, 'REARVIEW MIRROR;' NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION;' NO. 115, 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;' NO. 118, 'POWER WINDOW SYSTEM;' NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS;' NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION;' AND NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.'
Defect Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS.
Remedy:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL MAKE ALL THE REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL TRAVEL TO THE CUSTOMER'S LOCATION AND MAKE THE MODIFICATIONS ON SITE. THE RECALL WILL BE PERFORMED ON A REGIONAL BASIS BEGINNING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
107
Notes:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V056000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 06, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
107
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 06, 2008
Vehicle Component:
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
107
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING 107 MY 1994-1998 RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS;' NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;' NO. 111, 'REARVIEW MIRROR;' NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION;' NO. 115, 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;' NO. 118, 'POWER WINDOW SYSTEM;' NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS;' NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION;' AND NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.'
Defect Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS.
Remedy:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL MAKE ALL THE REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL TRAVEL TO THE CUSTOMER'S LOCATION AND MAKE THE MODIFICATIONS ON SITE. THE RECALL WILL BE PERFORMED ON A REGIONAL BASIS BEGINNING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
107
Notes:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V056000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 06, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
107
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 06, 2008
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
107
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING 107 MY 1994-1998 RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS;' NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;' NO. 111, 'REARVIEW MIRROR;' NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION;' NO. 115, 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;' NO. 118, 'POWER WINDOW SYSTEM;' NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS;' NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION;' AND NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.'
Defect Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS.
Remedy:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL MAKE ALL THE REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL TRAVEL TO THE CUSTOMER'S LOCATION AND MAKE THE MODIFICATIONS ON SITE. THE RECALL WILL BE PERFORMED ON A REGIONAL BASIS BEGINNING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
107
Notes:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 08V056000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 06, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
107
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 06, 2008
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
107
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING 107 MY 1994-1998 RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS;' NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;' NO. 111, 'REARVIEW MIRROR;' NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION;' NO. 115, 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;' NO. 118, 'POWER WINDOW SYSTEM;' NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS;' NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION;' AND NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.'
Defect Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS.
Remedy:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL MAKE ALL THE REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL TRAVEL TO THE CUSTOMER'S LOCATION AND MAKE THE MODIFICATIONS ON SITE. THE RECALL WILL BE PERFORMED ON A REGIONAL BASIS BEGINNING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
107
Notes:
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E022000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 13, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected |
CHEROKEE |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
7440
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 13, 2006
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7440
Model Affected
1997 JEEP CHEROKEE
1997 Jeep Cherokee Defect Summary:
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Defect Consequence:
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7440
Notes:
BRAKE PARTS, INC.