1978 JEEP CJ7
2 recalls, 1 complaints
78V049000 Mar 9, 1978
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE COUPLING WHICH ATTACHES THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE OVERSIZED SERRATIONS WHICH COULD PREVENT THE COUPLING FROM BEING PROPERLY TIGHTENED IN THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THIS MAY ALSO CAUSE FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL.
Remedy
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE COUPLINGS REPLACED.
78V039000 Feb 17, 1978
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE TRANSMISSION ADAPTER PLATE SEAL IMPROPERLY SEATED. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW A GRADUAL TRANSFER OF LUBRICANT FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSFER CASE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE LUBRICANT LEVELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, WHERE NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR OIL SEALS.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Feb 28, 2001
CONSUMER PURCHASED FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES (P235/75R15) AND HAD THEM REPLACED DUE TO RECALL 00T005, HOWEVER FIRESTONE IS DENYING REIMBURSEMENT SINCE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000. *SLC
JEEP CJ7 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JEEP CJ7 across all model years (1972, 1982).
17
Total Recalls
17
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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