1991 Jeep Cherokee Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1991 Jeep Cherokee. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 98V005000Jan 12, 1998293,369 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1990–1991, Eagle Premier 1988–1991, Dodge Monaco 1990–1991 +4 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the…

  Possible consequence: The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

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• 96V260000Dec 27, 199652,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1989–1991, Wagoneer 1989–1991

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with antilock brake system (abs). The antilock brake system (abs) hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear which could cause pump-motor deterioration.

  Possible consequence: If this occurs, the abs function would be lose and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking. The instrument panel warning lights will signal system impairment and the base manual brakes will remain functional.

  Remedy: Dealers will test the vehicle's abs and repair as necessary. The warranty on all abs components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will be reimbursed for previous abs component repair…

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• 91V063000Apr 15, 199117,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1990–1991, Wagoneer 1990

  Reported issue: Improper insertion/crimping of the hose-to-end fittings of the high pressure hose on the anti-lock brake system can cause detachment of the hose from the abs system, and discharge of hydraulic fluid.

  Possible consequence: Detachment of the hose from the abs system causes theloss of the abs function and hydraulic brake assist, leaving only manual brakesand decreasing stopping ability, which could result in an accident. Discharge ofhydraulic fluid in the area of the hot exhaust system could result in an enginecompartment fire.

  Remedy: Replace the abs high pressure hose.

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• 91V023000Feb 11, 1991425 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1991

  Reported issue: Improperly installed brake fluid tube may allow the tube to contact the steering intermediate shaft damaging the tube.

  Possible consequence: Brake fluid leakage could occur and result in partialloss of braking capability.

  Remedy: Reposition brake tube to avoid contact with steering shaft; also, replace any damaged brake tubes.

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• 90V206000Dec 18, 1990160 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1991

  Reported issue: Suspension jounce bumper could contact left rear wheel brake tube when suspension is at full jounce (bounce).

  Possible consequence: Contact at full jounce may cause the brake tube tocollapse and restrict the hydraulic brake fluid pressure to the left rear brakewhich affects the braking capability of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Replace left rear brake tube with tube designed to eliminate contact with bumper.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP02005Sudden accelerationClosed · Apr 25, 2002
• EA97001Brake disc/hub separationClosed · Jan 13, 1997
• PE96053Brake disc/hub separationClosed · Sep 5, 1996
• DP95007Vehicle sudden accelerationClosed · Nov 17, 1995
• PE95049Rear axle shaft separationClosed · Aug 17, 1995
• PE93057Driveshaft/univ.joint failClosed · Jun 14, 1993

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