Vehicle recall 70V045000 · May 7, 1970
Jeep Gladiator, Jeepster and 4 more models
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility that rear axle bearing left factory with insufficient lubri- cant.if this condition exists, is possible to have total bearing failure, whichcould cause rear wheel and axle assembly to separate from vehicle.(correct byadding lubricant when necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 70V045000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 7, 1970
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- September 2, 1969
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,075
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Gladiator (1970): 1970
- Jeep Jeepster (1970): 1970
- Jeep M606 (1970): 1970
- Jeep Postal Vehicle (1970): 1970
- Jeep Universal (1970): 1970
- Jeep Wagoneer (1970): 1970
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