1978 Jeep Cherokee
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Jeep Cherokee. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1978 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.
The throttle linkage control spring may not close rapidly when the accelerator pedal IS released. If the throttle does not close as rapidly as expected, the vehicle will not decelerate properly. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.124, "accelerator control systems".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install an additional throttle return spring without charge to owner.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes are locking up on wet road. when trying to stop immediately the right rear brakes locks up; uncontrollable. contact dealer worked on it three times. after forth repair attempt, the left rear IS now locking even on dry pavement with speeds as low as 20 mph.
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