Vehicle recall 81V015000 · January 4, 1981
Jeep Cherokee, CJ-7 and 2 more models
The transmission throttle control rod spring may have been improperly installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The transmission throttle control rod spring may have been improperly installed. This may cause the throttle to close more slowly than normal. Vehicles may return to idle slowly.
- Remedy
- Each end of the spring will be inspected and relocated, if necessary, to ensure correct positioning.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with six-cylinder engines andautomatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission throttle control rod spring.consequences of defect: vehicles that have the condition characterized by theslower than normal return to idle may require greater stopping distances.increased stopping distance can result in an accident.note: if the condition is experienced before the defect has been corrected, thevehicle should be cautiously returned to the dealer as soon as possible.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 4, 1981
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- July 15, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,724
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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 (1981): 1981
- Jeep CJ-7 (1981): 1981
- Jeep Truck (1981): 1981
- Jeep Wagoneer (1981): 1981
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