Conventional: mechanicalRecall 95V-172 · Jeep vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 95V-172 covers 135,000 Jeep vehicles for a conventional: mechanical problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V172000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE RELEASE BUTTON CAN SEPARATE FROM THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE INOPERATIVE.
The risk
THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL INADVERTENTLY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE; MECHANICAL; RELEASE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: 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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1994 to February 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.