1991 JEEP CHEROKEE Recalls — Canada & USA

The 1991 Jeep Cherokee has 8 recalls, all involving the brakes, with the most serious being multiple defects that can reduce or eliminate braking ability, including one fuel system issue on 4.0-litre models where a rollover can cause fuel to leak. Several recalls address brake line routing problems. On ABS-equipped vehicles, a brake tube can contact the steering shaft and develop a fluid leak, reducing braking force. A separate routing issue affects the left rear brake tube, which can be pinched flat when the suspension compresses fully, cutting hydraulic pressure to that corner of the vehicle. On ABS models, a high-pressure hose with a poorly crimped fitting can detach entirely, disabling both ABS and the brake assist system and leaving only manual braking. The ABS hydraulic control unit itself can also suffer internal seal wear that causes pump deterioration, resulting in the loss of ABS function and reduced braking power. There is also a concern affecting vehicles registered in certain northern and midwestern states, where the front brake rotors can corrode to the point where the wear surface separates from the hub, weakening brake performance. The fuel system recall applies only to 4.0-litre models and involves fuel leakage during a rollover that exceeds federal safety standards.