Jeep · Canada · High
Jeep Cherokee: Brakes
Affects Jeep Cherokee · 1991 — about 24 vehicles.
The hazard
THE LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBE IS ROUTED ALONG THE TOP OF THE AXLE IN SUCH A MANNER THAT MAY ALLOW THE SUSPENSION JOUNCE BUMPER TO CONTACT THE TUBE WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS IN THE FULL JOUNCE POSITION. SUCH CONTACT MAY COLLAPSE THE TUBE AND RESTRICT HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE LEFT REAR BRAKE. CORRECTION: LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBE WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE HAVING A DIFFERENT CONFIGURATION THAT WILL ELIMINATE THE CONTACT POTENTIAL.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational