Recall 11V279000: 1994–1996 Jeep Cherokee

Report received

May 6, 2011

Manufacturer

U.S. DRIVE RIGHT

Potentially affected

1,126vehicles

Model years

1994–1996

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1994 Jeep Cherokee519 complaints
• 1995 Jeep Cherokee608 complaints
• 1996 Jeep Cherokee447 complaints