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  Safety Recalls of Jeep CJ6 Vehicles

There have been 8 safety recalls for the Jeep CJ6. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Jeep CJ6.

NHTSA Recall #: 80V158000; Dec. 5, 1980

Recalled Vehicles: 1981 Jeep CJ5, 1981 Jeep CJ6, 1981 Jeep CJ7
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR
Recall Summary: Some of the involved vehicles were assembled with tongue-end rear seat belt assemblies instead of the buckle end and tongue-end assemblies. Without the buckle end assemblies, the rear seat belts cannot be fastened. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V065000; Mar. 31, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Jeep Cherokee, 1976 Jeep Cherokee, 1975 Jeep CJ5, 1976 Jeep CJ5, 1975 Jeep CJ6, 1976 Jeep CJ6, 1975 Jeep CJ7, 1976 Jeep CJ7, 1975 Jeep Truck, 1976 Jeep Truck, 1975 Jeep Wagoneer, 1976 Jeep Wagoneer
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Recall Summary: Vehicles were built with wire connectors that fail to allow the current flow needed to support the electronic control of the engine ignition. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V039000; Feb. 17, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1976 Jeep CJ5, 1977 Jeep CJ5, 1978 Jeep CJ5, 1976 Jeep CJ6, 1977 Jeep CJ6, 1978 Jeep CJ6, 1976 Jeep CJ7, 1977 Jeep CJ7, 1978 Jeep CJ7
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: The involved vehicles may have been built with the transmission adapter plate seal improperly seated. This condition could allow a gradual transfer of lubricant from the transmission to the transfer case. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 76V025000; Feb. 13, 1976

Recalled Vehicles: 1976 Jeep Cherokee, 1972 Jeep CJ5, 1973 Jeep CJ5, 1974 Jeep CJ5, 1975 Jeep CJ5, 1976 Jeep CJ5, 1972 Jeep CJ6, 1973 Jeep CJ6, 1974 Jeep CJ6, 1975 Jeep CJ6, 1976 Jeep CJ6, 1972 Jeep CJ7, 1973 Jeep CJ7, 1974 Jeep CJ7, 1975 Jeep CJ7, 1976 Jeep CJ7, 1976 Jeep Jeep Truck, 1976 Jeep Wagoneer
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 74V157000; Sep. 17, 1974

Recalled Vehicles: 1974 Jeep CJ5, 1974 Jeep CJ6
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Jeep CJ6 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Dec. 5, 1980   Seat Belts:rear 478
Mar. 31, 1978   Electrical System:ignition:module 102,398
Feb. 17, 1978   Power Train:manual Transmission 96,933
Feb. 13, 1976   Unknown Or Other 1,918
Sep. 17, 1974   Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:shackle 19,088
Jul. 7, 1972   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 15,819
Apr. 19, 1972   Exterior Lighting:headlights:high/low Beam Dimmer Switch 10,357
Mar. 24, 1967   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 2,015


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Jeep CJ6 Model Years

Model# Recalls
9999 Jeep CJ6 1
1981 Jeep CJ6 1
1978 Jeep CJ6 1
1977 Jeep CJ6 1
1976 Jeep CJ6 3
1975 Jeep CJ6 2
1974 Jeep CJ6 2
1973 Jeep CJ6 1
1972 Jeep CJ6 3