Vehicle recall 80V023000 · March 5, 1980
Jeep Cherokee, J-10 and 1 more model
The right and left rear wheel bearings may have been damaged during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The right and left rear wheel bearings may have been damaged during assembly. A damaged bearing could result in axle and wheel disengagement from the vehicle while in motion.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace both rear wheel bearings along with seals, retainer rings and plates at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles and trucks.system: suspension; wheel bearings.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control,without prior warning, and an accident.note: the damage to the rear wheel bearing may be preceded by a noise evidentto the vehicle driver. High speed driving, hard cornering and heavy loadingshould be avoided until axle service has been performed.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 5, 1980
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,891
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Cherokee (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
- Jeep J-10 (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
- Jeep Wagoneer (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
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