Recall 78V039000: 1976–1978 Jeep CJ5 and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 17, 1978

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

96,933vehicles

Model years

1976–1978

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

The involved vehicles may have been built with the transmission adapter plate seal improperly seated. This condition could allow a gradual transfer of lubricant from the transmission to the transfer case.

Remedy

The dealer will inspect the lubricant levels on the involved vehicles and, where necessary, replace the rear oil seals.

Affected model years

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

• 1976 Jeep CJ50 complaints
• 1977 Jeep CJ50 complaints
• 1978 Jeep CJ51 complaints
• 1976 Jeep CJ72 complaints
• 1977 Jeep CJ70 complaints
• 1978 Jeep CJ71 complaints