NHTSA Recall 80V023000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V023000; Date: Mar. 5, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Jeep Cherokee; 1980 Jeep Cherokee; 1979 Jeep J10; 1980 Jeep J10; 1979 Jeep Wagoneer; 1980 Jeep Wagoneer
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 10,891
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace both rear wheel bearings along with seals, retainer rings and plates at no charge to owner.
Recall 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.
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