1984 Jeep Cherokee Recalls

Recall Date:

MAY 11, 2009

Model Affected:

1984 JEEP CHEROKEE

Summary:

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence:

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Potential Units Affected:

42540

Notes:

DOPE, INC.

Recall Date:

MAR 23, 2006

Model Affected:

1984 JEEP CHEROKEE

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.

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.

Potential Units Affected:

61944

Notes:

PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

Recall Date:

MAR 16, 1984

Model Affected:

1984 JEEP CHEROKEE

Summary:

THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BOLTS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Consequence:

Remedy:

THE ADJUSTING TUBE CLAMP BOLT AND THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLT TORQUE WILL BE TESTED. THE BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED AND THE FRONT WHEEL TOE SETTING ADJUSTED IF NECESSARY AND AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Potential Units Affected:

41119

Notes:

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Recall Date:

APR 09, 1984

Model Affected:

1984 JEEP CHEROKEE

Summary:

A DEFECTIVE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT MAY EXIST WHICH CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVE PINION GEAR, CAUSING REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP.

Consequence:

Remedy:

PINION SHAFT AND CLIPS, AND POSSIBLY THE PINION GEAR, WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Potential Units Affected:

2569

Notes:

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Recall Date:

APR 07, 2009

Model Affected:

1984 JEEP CHEROKEE

Summary:

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence:

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Potential Units Affected:

16270

Notes:

SABERSPORT

Recall Date:

MAR 07, 1984

Model Affected:

1984 JEEP CHEROKEE

Summary:

IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE REAR AXLE MAY CAUSE AXLE BEARING FAILURE AND COULD RESULT IN THE SEPARATION OF A REAR AXLE AND WHEEL.

Consequence:

Remedy:

THE DIFFERENTIAL AND AXLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR THE DEFECT AND REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE, IF NECESSARY.

Potential Units Affected:

8126

Notes:

CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Recall Date:

MAY 02, 1997

Model Affected:

1984 JEEP CHEROKEE

Summary:

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. DRIVERS CAN MISTAKENLY STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THEY INTEND TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.

Consequence:

PEDAL MISAPPLICATION BY A DRIVER CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF THESE VEHICLES.

Potential Units Affected:

1010400

Notes:

CHRYSLER CORPORATION