JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1996: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V006000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-02-02 | 1998-01-12 | 1998-01-22 |
Production Dates: 1995-07-01 - 1996-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 65000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH "QUADRA-TRAC" TRANSFER CASE, TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE, AND ANY OF 225/70R16, 225/75R16 OR 245/70R15 ROAD TIRES. WHEN THE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE IS IN USE, THE FRONT AXLE CAN OVERHEAT.
AN OVERHEATED AXLE CAN FORCE AXLE FLUID OUT OF THE SEALS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE WITH A FULL SIZED TIRE AND WHEEL.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 2, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
