Recall 00V-136: 1996–1999 Jeep Cherokee, 1996–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2000, covering about 589,000 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
The risk
The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
The fix
Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Notes
Owner notification began june 5, 2000. 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V136000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-136?
Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
How is recall 00V-136 fixed?
Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.