Cherokee
January 21, 2000
DaimlerChrysler Corp. is voluntarily recalling 1998
and 1999 Dodge Durango
and pre-1995 Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models.
DaimlerChrysler is taking this action on the Dodge
Durango because
engineers discovered potential wear issues on two
parts following
high-mileage durability tests. The straps used to
support the fuel tank will be
replaced with redesigned straps in the 1998-1999
Durango. The 1999
Durango also will be inspected for possible wear of
the rear brake tube
caused by contact with the vehicle underbody. The
brake tube will be
equipped with a rubber "isolator" device that
separates the tube from the
underbody. There have been no customer complaints or
accidents. The two
Durango recalls affect about 162,000 vehicles.
"Our durability testing brought these issues to light
so we can make
preventative repairs and help our customers avoid any
future potential for
problems," said Sue Cischke, Senior Vice President for
Regulatory Affairs
and Passenger Car Operations.
The Jeep recall affects the 1992-1995 Cherokee and
1994-1995 Grand
Cherokee sold or operated in 15 states in the northern
U.S. "salt belt" and
Canada -- where road salt may cause the brake rotors
to corrode and crack.
To correct the problem, service technicians will
install replacement front
brake rotors equipped with a stainless steel hub
section. A total of 89
customers complained about separated or cracked
rotors, but no accidents
or injuries were reported. The recall affects
approximately 490,000 vehicles.
All Jeep vehicles are now equipped with full cast
brake rotors.
Customers will be notified of the recalls by mail and
the repairs will be made
at no cost.
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Steven St.Laurent
2000 Dodge Dakota 4.7 (V-8) SLT 4x2
2000 Ford Roush Mustang Stage 1
1999 Astro LS 4.3 HO V-6
1993 Chevy Tracker 1.6 (gutless)
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