1995 Jeep Cherokee Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1995 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.

• 11V279000May 6, 20111,126 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1994–1996

  Reported issue: U.s. Drive right is recalling certain model year 1994-1996 jeep cherokee vehicles imported from january 2007, through april 2011 for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for the high mount brake lamp assembly. The vehicles are not equipped with the required third brake lamp.

  Possible consequence: Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: U.s. Drive right will notify owners and mail kits along with instructions to have the vehicle repaired by a qualified mechanic of their choice, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact u.s. Drive right at 1-888-632-5936.

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• 08V056000Feb 6, 2008107 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1994–1998

  Reported issue: U.s. Drive right is recalling 107 my 1994-1998 right hand drive, 4-wheel drive jeep cherokee vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 101, 'controls and displays;' no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment;' no. 111, 'rearview mirror;' no. 114, 'theft protection;' no. 115, 'vehicle identification number;' no. 118, 'power window system;' no. 120, 'tire selection…

  Possible consequence: These vehicles do not meet the required standards.

  Remedy: U.s. Drive right will make all the required modifications. A representative will travel to the customer's location and make the modifications on site. The recall will be performed on a regional basis beginning march 2008. Owners may contact u.s. Drive right at 1-888-632-5936.

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• 99V340000Dec 13, 1999334,047 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1992–1995, Grand Wagoneer 1993–1995, Grand Cherokee 1994–1995

  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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• 97V069000Apr 28, 19972,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1993–1996

  Reported issue: During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.

  Possible consequence: Due to high steering load events, vehicles can exhibit broken steering gear attaching bolts or frame rail cracking at the steering gear attaching point increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for cracks in the frame rail. Vehicles that show cracks will be equipped with reinforcement plates. Vehicles that are found to be free of cracks will have a slot cut in the cross member and the fillet weld will be added.

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• 95V172000Sep 12, 1995135,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1995, Grand Cherokee 1995

  Reported issue: The parking brake handle release button can separate from the parking brake handle assembly, causing the parking brake to be inoperative.

  Possible consequence: The parking brake may not hold causing the vehicle to roll inadvertently.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake handle assembly.

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• 95V057000Mar 21, 199570,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1995

  Reported issue: Certain of the driver's side air bag modules were assembled without an arming lever.

  Possible consequence: This condition will cause the air bag to not deploy in the event of a vehicle accident increasing the potential for personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for the presence of the air bag module arming lever and will replace those air bag modules that are missing a lever.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP02005Sudden accelerationClosed · Apr 25, 2002
• EA01005DOOR HINGEClosed · Jan 24, 2001
• SQ00009DOOR HINGEClosed · May 26, 2000
• EA99014Brake roter disc/hud separationClosed · Jun 28, 1999
• RQ98023Brake rotor disc/hub separationOpen · Nov 13, 1998
• RQ97004Steering column assemblyClosed · Mar 20, 1997
• DP95007Vehicle sudden accelerationClosed · Nov 17, 1995
• PE95049Rear axle shaft separationClosed · Aug 17, 1995

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