1980 Jeep Cherokee Recalls

3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 1980 Jeep Cherokee.

NHTSA Recall 87V178000

Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Recall date: 1987-11-23

Defect Summary

THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.

Safety Risk

WINDOW COULD CLOSE ON A CHILD OR OTHERS RESULTING INPERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KEY RETURN OPERATION.

NHTSA Recall 80V023000

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Recall date: 1980-03-05

Defect Summary

THE RIGHT AND LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY. A DAMAGED BEARING COULD RESULT IN AXLE AND WHEEL DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION.

Safety Risk

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ALONG WITH SEALS, RETAINER RINGS AND PLATES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

NHTSA Recall 79V239000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Recall date: 1979-10-30

Defect Summary

INCORRECT HEADLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR EXPORT ONLY AND DO NOT MEET U.S. REQUIREMENTS.

Safety Risk

Remedy

THE RIGHT AND LEFT HEADLAMPS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.

Important Recall Information

Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.