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Jeep Cherokee Recall 79V239: Exterior Lighting:Headlights

NHTSA campaign 79V239, reported October 30, 1979, 145 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 79V239CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
INCORRECT HEADLAMPS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR EXPORT ONLY AND DO NOT MEET U.S. REQUIREMENTS.
Risk
Remedy
THE RIGHT AND LEFT HEADLAMPS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: JEEPS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HEADLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: USE OF HEADLAMPS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO U.S. STANDARDSWOULD POSE A SAFETY HAZARD WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Cherokee1980
Jeep J Series1980
Jeep Wagoneer1980