NHTSA Recall 98V006000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V006000; Date: Jan. 12, 1998
An overheated axle can force axle fluid out of the seals, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 65,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with "quadra-trac" transfer case, temporary spare tire, and any of 225/70r16, 225/75r16 or 245/70r15 road tires. When the temporary spare tire is in use, the front axle can overheat.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the temporary spare tire with a full sized tire and wheel.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began February 2, 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 2, 1998
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