Vehicle recall 84V045000 · April 9, 1984
Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer
A defective differential pinion shaft may exist which can come in contact with the drive pinion gear, causing rear wheel lock-up.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A defective differential pinion shaft may exist which can come in contact with the drive pinion gear, causing rear wheel lock-up.
- Remedy
- Pinion shaft and clips, and possibly the pinion gear, will be replaced without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles equipped withlimited-slip rear axle.system: power train differential pinion shaft.consequences of defect: rear wheel lock-up may occur without prior warning,causing a loss of directional stability and a possible accident.note: do not exceed moderate driving speeds until service has been completed.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V045000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 1984
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- April 30, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,569
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
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 (1984): 1984
- Jeep Wagoneer (1984): 1984
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