NHTSA Campaign 80V023000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Issued by CHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Mar 5, 1980 · 10,891 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ALONG WITH SEALS, RETAINER RINGS AND PLATES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP | CHEROKEE | 1979 | 10,891 |
| JEEP | CHEROKEE | 1980 | 10,891 |
| JEEP | J10 | 1979 | 10,891 |
| JEEP | J10 | 1980 | 10,891 |
| JEEP | WAGONEER | 1979 | 10,891 |
| JEEP | WAGONEER | 1980 | 10,891 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 80V023000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.