1998 Jeep Cherokee Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1998 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.

• 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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• 00V136000May 10, 2000589,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1996–1999, Grand Cherokee 1996–1998

  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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• 00V105000Apr 11, 2000395,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1997–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Water and/or road salt in the proximity of the air bag control module could lead to corrosion.

  Possible consequence: Such corrosion can lead to illumination of the air bag warning light or could allow inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag control module and locate the new module on the top of the transmission tunnel.

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• 98V048000Mar 12, 19982,427 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1998, Wrangler 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle. The front seat belt shoulder turning loop anchors were not properly heat treated and are not properly hardened.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the front seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of serious injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat shoulder belt turning loop on these vehicles.

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• 98V023000Feb 10, 19988,900 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1998, Grand Cherokee 1998, Wrangler 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The power brake booster vacuum reservoir diaphragm can split or tear.

  Possible consequence: This can cause an increase in engine idle speed and a loss of power assist during brake application without prior warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake booster date code and any boosters with the suspect manufacturing date range will be replaced.

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