1979 JEEP CHEROKEE Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 80V023000 on 04/03/1980
Component:: Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Manufactured:: 05/31/1979 - 09/30/1979
Affected:: 10,891
Defect:: The right and left rear wheel bearings may have been damaged during assembly. a damaged bearing could result in axle and wheel disengagement from the vehicle while in motion.
Correction:: The dealer will replace both rear wheel bearings along with seals, retainer rings and plates at no charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks.system: suspension; wheel bearings.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control,without prior warning, and an accident.note: the damage to the rear wheel bearing may be preceded by a noise evidentto the vehicle driver. high speed driving, hard cornering and heavy loadingshould be avoided until axle service has been performed.
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.