1981 JEEP CJ7 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

80V158000 on 01/12/1981

Component:

Seat belts:rear

Manufactured:

09/30/1980 - 10/31/1980

Affected:

478

Defect:

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.

Correction:

The dealer will inspect and replace the rear seat belts, if incorrect belts were installed, at no charge.

Notes:

Vehicle description: jeeps.system: interior; seat belt assemblies.consequences of defect: without the benefit of seat belts, the risk of injuryto passengers riding in the rear seat would be increased in the event of anacccident.

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Campaign:

81V015000 on 03/05/1981

Component:

Vehicle speed control

Manufactured:

07/31/1980 - 09/30/1980

Affected:

1,724

Defect:

The transmission throttle control rod spring may have been improperly installed. this may cause the throttle to close more slowly than normal. vehicles may return to idle slowly.

Correction:

Each end of the spring will be inspected and relocated, if necessary, to ensure correct positioning.

Notes:

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with six-cylinder engines andautomatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission throttle control rod spring.consequences of defect: vehicles that have the condition characterized by theslower than normal return to idle may require greater stopping distances.increased stopping distance can result in an accident.note: if the condition is experienced before the defect has been corrected, thevehicle should be cautiously returned to the dealer as soon as possible.

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