Recall 98V-006
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Suspension (front).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-006
- Reported
- January 12, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 65,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An overheated axle can force axle fluid out of the seals, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the temporary spare tire with a full sized tire and wheel.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 1996