Recall Query · Open
BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 98V005000.
Campaign 98V005000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
Chrysler conducted a safety recall, 98v-005, on january 5, 1998, involving approximately 225,000 1993 grand cherokee, 1990-91 cherokee, wrangler and comanchee, and 1989-91 eagle premier and dodge monaco.the front disc brake rotors of these vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt states.owners in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachuset, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and the district of columbia will receive replacement rotors that are coated with a corrosion propotection.chrysler began owner notification on march 9, 1998.odi has received 15 complaints from owners of model year 1992-95 jeep cherokee vehicles alleging that one or both of the front brake rotor disc had separated from its hub, causing the vehicles to severely pull to one side and/or significantly extended its stopping distance.twelve of 15 complaints originated from within the recalled states.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.