1980 Jeep Cherokee
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1980 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 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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace both rear wheel bearings along with seals, retainer rings and plates at no charge to owner.
Incorrect headlamps may have been installed on the involved vehicles. These headlamps have been approved for export only and do not meet u.s. Requirements.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The right and left headlamps will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
The tread on the passenger side rear tire has seperated from the tire. I was not driving the car at the time of the incident. The vehicle was parked in my driveway.( dot number: vd60axc433 tire size: 50r15lt )
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
Analysis:many of the reports indicate that the plastic valve cover or the\tv gasketing material loses its structural and/or sealing integrity due tothe high engine temperatures associated with the AMC 258 engine.testingperformed by a local fleet clearly demonstrated that under normal drivingconditions, motor oil leaks…
Analysis:many of the reports indicate that the plastic valve cover or the\tv gasketing material loses its structural and/or sealing integrity due tothe high engine temperatures associated with the AMC 258 engine.testingperformed by a local fleet clearly demonstrated that under normal drivingconditions, motor oil leaks in the vicinity of the #3 or #4 cylinders (overthe exhaust manifold) can result in a fire serious enough to destroy avehicle.amc has issued numerous tsb's regarding the proper/improper method of seal-ing the valve cover-head interface.1981-84 AMC 6-cylinder engines areequipped with a plastic valve cover which has 5 guide pins and 2 fasteners.the cover used in later models was re-designed to have 5 attaching points,and this new valve cover can be used on older engines by means of amodification kit.as expected, complaints of engine fires in 1985 modelsdropped significantly, indicating that the addition of the new valve covermay have solved the problem.status: ir to the manufacturer sent 12/1/87.proposed action: open an engineering analysis.===
- Elec. Rear window
Analysis of the complaints and odi examination of vehicles suggests thatimpingement of the tailgate lock dust cover against the key may eitherinduce or continue unintended upward movement of the tailgate window.status:chrysler recalled by letter dated november 19, 1987.however,we believe that the self examination…
Analysis of the complaints and odi examination of vehicles suggests thatimpingement of the tailgate lock dust cover against the key may eitherinduce or continue unintended upward movement of the tailgate window.status:chrysler recalled by letter dated november 19, 1987.however,we believe that the self examination called for in the recall notice doesnot meet with the intent of the law.chrysler has been requested toreexamine the recall by letter dated 11/20/87.
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