Recall 99V-340: 1992–1995 Jeep Cherokee, 1994–1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 1 more

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Dec 13, 1999, covering about 334,047 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-340
Report date
Dec 13, 1999
Vehicles affected
334,047
Owners notified
Dec 20, 1999

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 december 20, 1999. 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

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number99V340000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jeep Cherokee1992, 1993, 1994, 1995All years
Jeep Grand Cherokee1994, 1995All years
Jeep Grand Wagoneer1993, 1994, 1995All 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 99V-340?

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 99V-340 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.