NHTSA recall 98V-006 (98V006000)

suspension recall reported January 12, 1998 - about 65,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V006000
Also written as: 98V-006
Reported: January 12, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~65,000
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH "QUADRA-TRAC" TRANSFER CASE, TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE, AND ANY OF 225/70R16, 225/75R16 OR 245/70R15 ROAD TIRES. WHEN THE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE IS IN USE, THE FRONT AXLE CAN OVERHEAT.

Why it is dangerous

AN OVERHEATED AXLE CAN FORCE AXLE FLUID OUT OF THE SEALS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE WITH A FULL SIZED TIRE AND WHEEL.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-006 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 1996

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