Recall campaign · NHTSA 79V239000

Exterior lighting: headlights

CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1979-10-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 79V239000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
145
Reported to NHTSA
1979-10-30
Owners notified
1980-02-06

Defect description

INCORRECT HEADLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR EXPORT ONLY AND DO NOT MEET U.S. REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

THE RIGHT AND LEFT HEADLAMPS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: JEEPS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HEADLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USE OF HEADLAMPS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO U.S. STANDARDSWOULD POSE A SAFETY HAZARD WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Jeep Cherokee1980
Jeep J Series1980
Jeep Wagoneer1980

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.