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1996 Glaval Jeep Cherokee

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Oct 26, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Apr 21, 1997
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1996 Glaval Jeep Cherokee, most frequently naming the suspension, body & structure and exterior lighting categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension240.0%
  • Body & structure120.0%
  • Exterior lighting120.0%
  • Steering120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
97V066000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

Apr 21, 1997
2,121 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GLAVAL CONVERSION VANS AND PICKUP TRUCKS. THE RETAINER CLIPS WERE NOT REMOVED FROM THE REAR BRAKE DRUM WHEEL STUD BOLTS PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF A CUSTOM WHEEL.
The risk: THE WHEEL CAN APPEAR TO BE OR CAN ACTUALLY GO OUT OF BALANCE AND COULD CRACK IN THE LUG NUT AREA INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS AND REMOVE THE RETAINER CLIPS IF STILL IN PLACE AND ALSO INSPECT WHEELS FOR CRACKS (INCLUDING THE FRONT WHEELS, IF THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED). IF THE WHEELS ARE CRACKED IN THE LUG NUT AREA, THE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED.
GLAVAL BUS DIVISIONView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structureExterior lightingSuspension
Filed Oct 26, 2017

THE FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING TO SMASH THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARD. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT LIGHT UP. WHILE DRIVING EARLIER TODAY THE VEHICLE JERKED HARD TO THE LEFT WHILE I WAS MAKING A TURN. WHEN I GOT HOME I DISCOVERED THE LEAF SPRING PROTRUDING THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARD.

NHTSA ID
11040247
Incident
Oct 26, 2017
Mileage
301,551 mi
SteeringSuspension
Filed Jul 9, 2013

HIT A SMALL POT HOLE AT 40MPH ON A ONE LINE STREET AND SUDDENLY JEEP STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY THROWING ME INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. TIRES IN PERFECT CONDITION. HAS DONE IT SEVERAL SINCE FOR NO REASON. RESEARCHED ONLINE AND BELIEVE I AM EXPERIENCING "DEATH WOBBLE". *TR

NHTSA ID
10523834
Incident
Jul 1, 2013
Mileage
54,000 mi