1976 JEEP CJ6 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 78V065000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition:module
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1974 - 12/31/1975
- Affected:
- 102,398
- Defect:
- Vehicles were built with wire connectors that fail to allow the current flow needed to support the electronic control of the engine ignition.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install improved wire connectors without charge to owners.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; electronic ignition.consequences of defect: this condition of ignition interruption will causehesitation and engine stalling. a vehicle stalled in traffic presents a safetyhazard wich could lead to a vehicle accident.
- Campaign:
- 78V039000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Power train:manual transmission
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1975 - 11/30/1977
- Affected:
- 96,933
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- The dealer will inspect the lubricant levels on the involved vehicles and, where necessary, replace the rear oil seals.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: jeeps with 3-speed manual transmissions.system: power train; transmission adapter plate seal.consequences of defect: if lubricant transfer takes place, the transmissioncould eventually become damaged and inoperative. this could lead to loss ofvehicle control without prior warning and an accident.note: if transmission becomes difficult to shift, this may indicate thatlubricant level is low and should be checked and filled. driver should avoiddriving at prolonged highway speeds until vehicle has been inspected andrepaired.
- Campaign:
- 76V025000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Unknown or other
- Affected:
- 1,918
- Notes:
- Jeep campaign no n/a.possibility that the bracket which supports theauxiliary snow-plow lights and lift arm bracket may not be sufficiently weldedand may fail resulting in loss of support for the snow-plow blade.(correct byinspecting and reinforcing the weld by installing a small "l" shaped clip).