JEEP CJ5 1974: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 74V157000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JEEP | CJ5 | 1974 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1974-10-15 | 1974-09-17 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19088
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
JEEP CAMPAIGN NO PIVNUT.POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THESUSPENSION SPRING LOCK NUTS WITH INSUFFICIENT LOCKING ACTION TO PROPERLY ENGAGETHE THREADS OF THE MATING BOLT.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE NUT ANDSUBSEQUENTLY THE BOLT CAN BE LOST RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF ONE END OF THESPRING FROM THE FRAME WITH POSSIBLE VEHICLE CONTROL PROBLEMS.'CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING ANOTHER LOCKNUT OF A DIFFERENT TYPE'.
