NHTSA recall 95V-193 (95V193000)

electrical system recall reported October 11, 1995 - about 32,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V193000
Also written as: 95V-193
Reported: October 11, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~32,000
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

THE FASTENERS WHICH SECURE THE ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT FUSE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER CLAMP LOAD.

Why it is dangerous

IMPROPER CLAMPING CAN RESULT IN ARCING AT THE CONNECTION POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR FUSE WITH A FUSE LINK AND ANY DAMAGE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER WILL BE REPAIRED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-193 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Jeep Cherokee - 1996

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 1996

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