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1976 Jeep Cherokee
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1976 Jeep Cherokee. Newest first.
The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.
Remedy
Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.
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Vehicles were built with wire connectors that fail to allow the current flow needed to support the electronic control of the engine ignition.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install improved wire connectors without charge to owners.
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Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
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