Recall campaign84V122000
Recall 84V122000: 1985 Jeep Cherokee and 1 other model
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
- Report received
- Oct 30, 1984
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 265vehicles
- Model years
- 1985
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
Improperly tightened bolt on steering shaft allows the connector on the shaft to slip. Steering movements will not be transmitted to the gear box.
Remedy
The vehicle will be inspected and the upper pinch bolt will be tightened if necessary at no charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1985 Jeep Cherokee17 complaints
- 1985 Jeep Wagoneer1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.