VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH “QUADRA-TRAC” TRANSFER CASE, TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE, AND ANY OF 225/70R16, 225/75R16 OR 245/70R15 ROAD TIRES. WHEN THE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE IS IN USE, THE FRONT AXLE CAN OVERHEAT.
Chrysler (FCA US) – CHRYSLER/TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE
| Report Received Date | 01/12/1998 |
| NHTSA ID | 98V006000 |
| Consequence Summary | AN OVERHEATED AXLE CAN FORCE AXLE FLUID OUT OF THE SEALS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE WITH A FULL SIZED TIRE AND WHEEL. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 65000 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=98V006000) |
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