The problem
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 and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars;' no. 208, 'Occupant crash protection;' and no. 301, 'Fuel system integrity.'
The risk
These vehicles do not meet the required standards.
The fix
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.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V056000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.