1992-1995 Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee and others recall: rotor

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on December 13, 1999. It covers about 334,047 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 334,047
reported: Dec 13, 1999
owners notified: Dec 20, 1999
related complaints: 572

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

Recall number 99V340000

Affected vehicles

Jeep Cherokee 1992-1995 1992 1993 1994 1995
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1994-1995 1994 1995
Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1993-1995 1993 1994 1995

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 572 complaints about brakes problems.

1992 Jeep Cherokee 1993 Jeep Cherokee 1994 Jeep Cherokee 1995 Jeep Cherokee 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1994 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1995 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Questions about recall 99V340000

Is there a recall on the 1992-1995 Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee and others rotor?

Yes. Recall 99V340000, reported on December 13, 1999, covers about 334,047 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V340000?

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

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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