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1993 Jeep Cherokee

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Model(s): 1993 Jeep Cherokee

Campaign No: 93V037000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 3400

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1992 JUL

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1992 DEC

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:

Utility vehicles with 4.0 liter engines.

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT:

The tire and wheel specification information on the certification label indicates a minimum tire size larger than the tire actually fitted to the vehicle. This does not comply with FMVSS 120, "tire selection and rims."

FAULT:

Does not meet specs, Material, Heat treatment

SYSTEM:

Tire certification labels; FMVSS 120.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT:

Installation of the wrong size tires to the rim could result in loss of vehicle control.

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

Provide correct certification labels to vehicle owners for application to the vehicles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.