1978 JEEP CHEROKEE Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 78V003000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Vehicle speed control:springs
Manufactured:: 09/30/1977 - 09/30/1977
Affected:: 1,995
Defect:: The throttle linkage control spring may not close rapidly when the accelerator pedal is released. if the throttle does not close as rapidly as expected, the vehicle will not decelerate properly. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.124, "accelerator control systems".
Correction:: Dealer will install an additional throttle return spring without charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: jeeps and trucks.system: fuel; throttle linkage, return spring.consequences of defect: driver could experience loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Campaign:: 87V178000 on 11/23/1987
Component:: Visibility:glass, side/rear
Affected:: 180,000
Defect:: The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
Consequence:: Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.
Correction:: Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.
Notes:: System: tailgate windowvehicle description: multipurpose vehicles equipped with a power tailgatewindow.