Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles Equipped With Automatic Transmissions. This Is Not A Safety Recall In Accordance With Federal Regulation 573. However, It Is Deemed A Safety Improvement Campaign By The Agency. Drivers Can Mistakenly Step On The Accelerator Pedal When They Intend To Step On The Brake Pedal.
Make Of Vehicle
JEEP
Model Of Vehicle
CHEROKEE
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
97I002000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
Pedal Misapplication By A Driver Can Cause Unintended Acceleration.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Shift Interlock On The Automatic Transmission Of These Vehicles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19830801
End Of Manufacture
19950731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
I
Number Affected
1010400
Date Owners Notified
19970915
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
19970502