1979 Jeep CJ5
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 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 1979 Jeep CJ5. Newest first.
Certain vehicles may have an incorrect gasket between the transmission and the transfer case. An incorrect gasket may interfere with the normal flow of lubricant. This condition could cause the transmission to become damaged and inoperative.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The gasket between the transmission and the transfer case will be replaced, if necessary.
The clamp bolts on the adjuster tube that fastens the connecting rod to the pitman arm end assembly may be loose. These loose bolts could cause shifting of the steering wheel position, relative to the straight-ahead-front wheel position, and loss of steering.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will tighten the bolts where necessary, and check and correct the steering wheel alignment free of charge.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Power train › Manual transmission
Tl*the contacts own a 1979 jeep CJ5. The contact stated that while driving 30mph he shifted into second gear and the vehicle made a loud noise. When he shifted into third gear the engine shut off. A few minutes later, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. He noticed that transmission fluid…
Tl*the contacts own a 1979 jeep CJ5. The contact stated that while driving 30mph he shifted into second gear and the vehicle made a loud noise. When he shifted into third gear the engine shut off. A few minutes later, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. He noticed that transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The chrysler dealer referred him to a jeep dealer who confirmed that nhtsa campaign 79v070000, power train, manual transmission recall was related to the failure; however, the jeep dealer refused to repair the vehicle since there was a 10 year sunset clause. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 50,000.
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