1991 Jeep Cherokee: recalls and complaints

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• 98V00500012 Jan 1998Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Rotor
• 96V26000027 Dec 1996Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
• 91V06300015 Apr 1991Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 91V02300011 Feb 1991Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 90V20600018 Dec 1990Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

1. 98V005000Received 12 Jan 1998. 293,369 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Rotor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Mar 1998.

2. 96V260000Received 27 Dec 1996. 52,000 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with antilock brake system (ABS). The antilock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear which could cause pump-motor deterioration.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs, the ABS function would be lose and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking. The instrument panel warning lights will signal system impairment and the base manual brakes will remain functional.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will test the vehicle's ABS and repair as necessary. The warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 702. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Apr 1997.

3. 91V063000Received 15 Apr 1991. 17,000 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Improper insertion/crimping of the hose-to-end fittings of the high pressure hose on the anti-lock brake system can cause detachment of the hose from the ABS system, and discharge of hydraulic fluid.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Detachment of the hose from the ABS system causes theloss of the ABS function and hydraulic brake assist, leaving only manual brakesand decreasing stopping ability, which could result in an accident. Discharge ofhydraulic fluid in the area of the hot exhaust system could result in an enginecompartment fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Replace the ABS high pressure hose.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jul 1991.

4. 91V023000Received 11 Feb 1991. 425 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Improperly installed brake fluid tube may allow the tube to contact the steering intermediate shaft damaging the tube.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Brake fluid leakage could occur and result in partialloss of braking capability.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Reposition brake tube to avoid contact with steering shaft; also, replace any damaged brake tubes.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jun 1991.

5. 90V206000Received 18 Dec 1990. 160 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Suspension jounce bumper could contact left rear wheel brake tube when suspension is at full jounce (bounce).

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Contact at full jounce may cause the brake tube tocollapse and restrict the hydraulic brake fluid pressure to the left rear brakewhich affects the braking capability of the vehicle.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Replace left rear brake tube with tube designed to eliminate contact with bumper.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 1991.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 1991 Jeep Cherokee
• All 1991 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 22.

Complaints that report a crash

13

Complaints that report a fire

9

Injuries in the complaints

14

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

8 Nov 2022

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19730
2. 19743
3. 19755
4. 19764
5. 19771
6. 19782
7. 19792
8. 19803
9. 19812
10. 19822
11. 19831
12. 19843
13. 19853
14. 19864
15. 19875
16. 19880
17. 19893
18. 19905
19. 19915
20. 19921
21. 19933
22. 19945
23. 19956
24. 19966
25. 19974
26. 19985
27. 19992
28. 20001
29. 20012
30. 20060
31. 201413
32. 201511
33. 20169
34. 20176
35. 20187
36. 201911
37. 20203
38. 20214
39. 20223
40. 20231
41. 20264

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1991 Jeep Cherokee?

362,954 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Jeep Cherokee have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 93 recall campaigns for the Jeep Cherokee, model years 1973 to 2026. 5 of them name the 1991 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1991 Jeep Cherokee name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 164 of 297 component mentions, or 552.2 per 1,000. For all 1991 vehicles the figure is 181.9 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1991 Jeep Cherokee open?

No. Each of the 6 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.