Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with Jeep before booking a repair.
Transport Canada · listed for this model year
1979-80 JEEP WAGONEER, CHEROKEE AND J10 TRUCKS. IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF A SEAL AND RETAINER PLATE MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS PERMITTING A POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND AXLE SHAFT COMPONENTS FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS IN MOTION.
1980027 · 1,788 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1980 JEEP VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS THAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 108A - HEADLAMPS.
1979177 · 71 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
United States records (NHTSA) · 1
These are NHTSA campaigns for 1980 Jeep J 10 vehicles sold in the United States. They are not Canadian recalls: NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data, and a US campaign may have no Canadian counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in Canada, go by the Transport Canada listing above and Jeep's Canadian VIN lookup.
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.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ALONG WITH SEALS, RETAINER RINGS AND PLATES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
80V023000 · 10,891 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1980 Jeep J 10 recall questions
Transport Canada lists 2 recalls for the 1980 Jeep J 10 model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window, and some only vehicles found on inspection. NHTSA lists 1 United States campaign for the US-market model, shown separately; a US campaign may have no Canadian equivalent.
Enter your VIN in Jeep's Canadian recall lookup, or call a Jeep dealer with your VIN. In Canada the manufacturer is responsible for showing recall and repair status for each VIN, so its lookup is the authoritative answer. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. NHTSA campaigns cover vehicles sold in the United States, and NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data. When a defect also affects Canadian vehicles, the manufacturer files a separate notice with Transport Canada, often under a different number and sometimes covering a different set of vehicles. For a Canadian vehicle, go by the Transport Canada listing and Jeep's Canadian lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Jeep dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Jeep's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Jeep dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Jeep Canada so notices reach you, and check the manufacturer's lookup from time to time.
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