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Safety recall · 84V024000

Power train: banjo housing Jeep recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on March 7, 1984. It covers about 8,126 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
84V024000
Reported
Mar 7, 1984
Vehicles
8,126
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

Improper assembly of the rear axle may cause axle bearing failure and could result in the separation of a rear axle and wheel.

The fix

The differential and axles will be inspected for the defect and replaced without charge, if necessary.

Contacts

Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.System: power train; rear axle bearings.Consequences of defect: loss of rear axle and wheel would cause a loss ofvehicle control and a possible accident.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V024000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Jeep Cherokee77A
1984 Jeep Wagoneer33D

Questions

Is the 84V024000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 84V024000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 84V024000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 7, 1984. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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