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Vehicle recall 96V260000 · December 27, 1996

Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer

Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with antilock brake system (ABS).

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with antilock brake system (ABS). The antilock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear which could cause pump-motor deterioration.
Consequence
If this occurs, the ABS function would be lose and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking. The instrument panel warning lights will signal system impairment and the base manual brakes will remain functional.
Remedy
Dealers will test the vehicle's ABS and repair as necessary. The warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.
Notes
Owner notification began April 24, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V260000
Reported to NHTSA
December 27, 1996
Filed by
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer campaign
702
Owner notification
April 24, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected
52,000
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Recall 96V260000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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