NHTSA recall 99V-117 (99V117000)

unknown or other recall reported May 6, 1999 - about 1,989 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V117000
Also written as: 99V-117
Manufacturer number: 830
Reported: May 6, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~1,989
Component: unknown or other

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING GROUND ATTACHMENT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE LEFT SIDE SCREW LOOSENS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE HEADLAMPS ARE TURNED ON. IF THE RIGHT SIDE SCREW LOOSENS, THE DEFROSTER BLOWER MOTOR MAY NOT FUNCTION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE GROUND SCREWS, DRILL A NEW PILOT HOLE ADJACENT TO THE ORIGINAL HOLE, AND THE SCREWS WILL BE REINSTALLED IN THE NEW HOLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-117 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Wrangler - 1999

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