Recall campaign81V015000
Recall 81V015000: 1981 Jeep CJ7 and 2 other models
Vehicle speed control
- Report received
- Jan 4, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 1,724vehicles
- Model years
- 1981
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 transmission throttle control rod spring may have been improperly installed. This may cause the throttle to close more slowly than normal. Vehicles may return to idle slowly.
Remedy
Each end of the spring will be inspected and relocated, if necessary, to ensure correct positioning.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1981 Jeep Cherokee1 complaints
- 1981 Jeep CJ70 complaints
- 1981 Jeep Wagoneer0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.