Ignition: moduleRecall 78V-065 · Jeep vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 78V-065 covers 102,398 Jeep vehicles for a ignition: module problem, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected102,3986 models

ReportedMar 31, 1978Owners notified May 30, 1978

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V065000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH WIRE CONNECTORS THAT FAIL TO ALLOW THE CURRENT FLOW NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF THE ENGINE IGNITION.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED WIRE CONNECTORS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; ELECTRONIC IGNITION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION OF IGNITION INTERRUPTION WILL CAUSEHESITATION AND ENGINE STALLING. A VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC PRESENTS A SAFETYHAZARD WICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Jeep Cherokee1975, 1976

Jeep CJ51975, 1976

Jeep CJ61975, 1976

Jeep CJ71975, 1976

Jeep Truck1975, 1976

Jeep Wagoneer1975, 1976

Built from September 1, 1974 to January 1, 1976. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.