1998 Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee and others recall: vacuum
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on February 10, 1998. It covers about 8,900 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,900
- reported
- Feb 10, 1998
- owners notified
- Mar 25, 1998
- related complaints
- 268
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The power brake booster vacuum reservoir diaphragm can split or tear.
- Risk
- This can cause an increase in engine idle speed and a loss of power assist during brake application without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake booster date code and any boosters with the suspect manufacturing date range will be replaced.
Recall number 98V023000
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Cherokee 1998 1998
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 1998
- Jeep Wrangler 1998 1998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 268 complaints about brakes problems.
1998 Jeep Cherokee1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee1998 Jeep Wrangler
Questions about recall 98V023000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee and others vacuum?
Yes. Recall 98V023000, reported on February 10, 1998, covers about 8,900 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V023000?
Dealers will inspect the brake booster date code and any boosters with the suspect manufacturing date range will be replaced.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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