1979 Jeep CJ7
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Jeep CJ7. 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 CJ7. 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.
Every Jeep CJ7 model year
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