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Safety recall · 92V181000

Service brakes: pedals and linkages Jeep recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on December 14, 1992. It covers about 600 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
92V181000
Reported
Dec 14, 1992
Vehicles
600
Area
Brakes

The problem

The retainer clip which secures the master cylinder input rod to the brake pedal was not installed properly, and could work loose.

The risk

Disengagement of the retainer clip will allow free playin the attachment and can allow the input rod to separate from the brake pedalcausing complete loss of brake application which could result in an accident.

The fix

Improperly installed retainer clips will be removed and new retainer clips will be properly installed.

Contacts

System: brakes.Vehicle description: grand cherokee and grand wagoneer utility vehicles.

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 92V181000.
  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
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee98212C
1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer87F

Questions

Is the 92V181000 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 92V181000?

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 92V181000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on December 14, 1992. 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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