Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1978 Jeep Cherokee in Canada.
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW,THE KEY OPERATED WINDOW MIGHT CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE KEY DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETURN TO THE OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED. THIS COULD LEAD TO INJURY TO PERSONS,PARTICULARY CHILDREN, OPERATING THE WINDOW FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. CORRECTION:VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED IF NECESSARY.
A failure of this component (visual system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
1978 JEEP CHEROKEE AND TRUCK MODELS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND TWO BARRELL CARBURETORS. THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING WAS OMITTED IN PRODUCTION SUCH THAT THE THROTTLE PLATE MAY NOT CLOSE IN CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS OR IF THE PRIMARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING SHOULD BREAK.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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