Vehicle recall 72V086000 · April 19, 1972
Jeep CJ-5 and CJ-6
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Jeep campaign no dimswich.possibility that dimmer switch may accumulate dirtand salt from splash of roadway, causing terminals to corrode.(correct byinspecting and replacing dimmer switch terminals in down position andinstalling rubber insulators on terminals.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V086000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 19, 1972
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- May 23, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,357
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
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