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NHTSA recall 80V023000

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Jeep Cherokee and 2 more

Reported Mar 5, 198010,891 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Jun 1, 1979 – Oct 1, 1979

The 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.

The remedy

The dealer will replace both rear wheel bearings along with seals, retainer rings and plates at no charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Jeep Cherokee
19791980
Jeep J10
19791980
Jeep Wagoneer
19791980

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.