Air Bag On-off Switch problems of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Two problems related to air bag on-off switch have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2006

: the contact stated the horn became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined a faulty clock switch caused the horn failure. The dealer ordered a replacement clock switch and will repair the vehicle when it arrives.

2 Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2002

Recall 00v136000 repairs have not corrected the recall problem. Rotors have been replaced 3 times since first taken into dealer for recall. Battery failed and was replaced. Dash gauges malfunctioned due to cluster harness failure. The air bag light stays on. Fog lamp switch failed. The front pinion seal was leaking. The buckle for rear middle seat belt broke.




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