Recall 95V-172: 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Sep 12, 1995, covering about 135,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
95V-172
Report date
Sep 12, 1995
Vehicles affected
135,000
Owners notified
Dec 11, 1995

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.

Notes

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 details

ManufacturerCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentParking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number95V172000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jeep Cherokee1995All years
Jeep Grand Cherokee1995All 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 95V-172?

The parking brake handle release button can separate from the parking brake handle assembly, causing the parking brake to be inoperative.

How is recall 95V-172 fixed?

Dealers will replace the parking brake handle assembly.

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.