1978 Jeep Cherokee
Safety Recalls & Notices
We found 4 safety recalls for the 1978 Jeep Cherokee. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Jeep dealer to schedule free repairs.
Summary
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW,THE KEY OPERATED WINDOW MIGHT CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE KEY DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETURN TO THE OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED. THIS COULD LEAD TO INJURY TO PERSONS,PARTICULARY CHILDREN, OPERATING THE WINDOW FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. CORRECTION:VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED IF NECESSARY.
Summary
1978 JEEP CHEROKEE AND TRUCK MODELS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND TWO BARRELL CARBURETORS. THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING WAS OMITTED IN PRODUCTION SUCH THAT THE THROTTLE PLATE MAY NOT CLOSE IN CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS OR IF THE PRIMARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING SHOULD BREAK.
Summary
THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
Potential Consequence
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.
Summary
THE THROTTLE LINKAGE CONTROL SPRING MAY NOT CLOSE RAPIDLY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THE THROTTLE DOES NOT CLOSE AS RAPIDLY AS EXPECTED, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DECELERATE PROPERLY. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS".
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL THROTTLE RETURN SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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