1978 Jeep CJ5
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1978 Jeep CJ5. 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 CJ5. Newest first.
The coupling which attaches the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear may have oversized serrations which could prevent the coupling from being properly tightened in the steering gear shaft when the steering wheel IS turned. This may also cause free play in the steering wheel.
The involved vehicles may have been built with the transmission adapter plate seal improperly seated. This condition could allow a gradual transfer of lubricant from the transmission to the transfer case.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect the lubricant levels on the involved vehicles and, where necessary, replace the rear oil seals.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Steering › Column
TL* the contact owns a 1978 jeep CJ5. the current mileage was 200, rebuilt engine, and the failure mileage was unknown. the steering column was very loose where the column joined the shaft underneath the hood. when hitting bumps or uneven pavement one could hear the steering column rattling. the steering column got worse with time. *ak
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