1979 Jeep Wagoneer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Jeep Wagoneer. 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 Wagoneer. 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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer noticed shaking and wobbling of the vehicle, took to dealer and was informed the tire was damaged, tread had separated from the tire, on another occassion the same thing happened to a different tire, tires do not keep air pressure and they make the vehicle shake. (Firestone atx tires 215/75r15 *jg
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