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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr Laredo

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Front/rear outboard height-adjustable shoulder belts
  • Passenger assist handles
  • Driver & front passenger air bags
  • Electric horns
 
Crash Test Results for the 1998 Jeep Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
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Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 33Not
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Service Bulletins for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr Laredo
1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE:

Bulletin Number: 021299
THIS BULLETIN PERTAINS TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT - ADJUSTABLE / OFFSET BALL JOINTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030398
A GROWLING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 030598
A CLICKING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT WHEN CHANGING FROM A FORWARD GEAR TO REVERSE DUE TO POOR FITTING UNIVERSAL JOINT RETAINING STRAPS. *AK

Bulletin Number: 050398
EXHIBITING MINOR BRAKE PEDAL PULSTION WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY ROUGH DISC ROTORS. *AK

Bulletin Number: 070697
CONCERNS WITH GRAND CHEROKEE TRAILER TOWING CAPACITIES. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 070697
TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION ON TRAILER TOWING CAPACITIES. *YC

Bulletin Number: 070998
SUBJECT ON VISCOUS FAN DRIVE SERVICE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 0800600REV
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

Bulletin Number: 0801001
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 080600
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 080799
INFORMATION REGARDING POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) SERVICE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 081698
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK

Bulletin Number: 081798
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC

Bulletin Number: 081798 REV B
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *YC

Bulletin Number: 081998
A HARNESS REPAIR KIT HADS BEEN RELEASED TO ENABLE REPAIRS TO THE HEADLAMP AND DASH HARNESS. *YC

Bulletin Number: 082700
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0832097
INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 083799
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 083997
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 083997
CONDITION WITH KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. *YC

Bulletin Number: 084297
DISCUSSION ON SERVICING A HORN SWITCH. *YC

Bulletin Number: 084498
SUBJECT ON MEMORY POWER SEAT TRAVEL RANGE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 085098
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION WHERE THE RADIO STATION OR CD TRACK COULD CHANGE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED VOLUME SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. *YC

Bulletin Number: 090500
EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 090699
SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 13-002-14
Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package that have received a trailer-hitch assembly as a result of the

Bulletin Number: 140398
SUBJECT ON FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE ADAPTER USAGE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 140897
INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 180100
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1801201
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1802002
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 180399
SUBJECT REGARDING ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE $24 (PO107). *TT

Bulletin Number: 180799
EXHIBITING ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE $A8 (P1763) GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR VOLTS TOO HIGH. *TT

Bulletin Number: 181299
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT

Bulletin Number: 181998
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BUCKING DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) ACCELERATION. *YC

Bulletin Number: 182198
SERVICE CAUTION ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE ( PCM ). *YC

Bulletin Number: 182298
INFORMATION ON THE OBD II MISFIRE MONTIOR. *YC

Bulletin Number: 182798
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DTC $B8 AND/ OR MIL ILLUMINATION. LEAK DETECTION PUMP SW OR MECHANICAL FAULT WILL BE SEEN CAUSED BY APARTIAL VACUUM BLOCKAGE IN THE LEAK DETECTION VACUUM SUPPLY. *AK

Bulletin Number: 182897
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PREMIUM UNLEADED/REGULAR UNLEADE FUEL SELECTION. *NLN

Bulletin Number: 183197
CONDITIONS ON OBD II MISFIRE MONITOR. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 183298
SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC

Bulletin Number: 183497
ENGINE MAY SPARK/KNOCK WHEN WARM UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION. *AK

Bulletin Number: 183597
CONDITION WITH SAGGING OR HESITATION WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WITH A COLD ENGINE OR AFTER A PARTIAL COOL DOWN. *AK

Bulletin Number: 183697
CONCERNS ON INCORRECT FAULT MATURE TIME - DTC $B7 LEAK DETECTION PUMP SOLENOID CIRCUIT. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 184898
SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM CROSS FIRE/ SECONDARY IGNITION WIRE INDUCTION. *AK

Bulletin Number: 2100202
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2100601
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ

Bulletin Number: 2100903
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC

Bulletin Number: 210697A
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES OVERDRIVE UNAVAILABLE IN EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES, BYPASS KIT INSTALLATION, INHIBITOR PROGRAMMING. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 210899
VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 210998
A THUMPING OR CREAKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL AREA ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROADS. *YC

Bulletin Number: 2300800B
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 23-014-15
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th

Bulletin Number: 23-014-15
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th

Bulletin Number: 2301502
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 2302701
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 230398
SYMPTOMS WITH DOOR LATCH AND/OR LOCKS MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *YC

Bulletin Number: 230800
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 233599
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 233599REVA
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 235498
SUN ROOF MAY BE INOPERATIVE/STUCK PARTIALLY OPENED DUE TO A CABLE GUIDE TUBE SEPARATING FROM GUIDE TUBE BRACKET.

Bulletin Number: 236097
CONCERNS WITH LIMITED 5.9L LEATHER DOOR TRIM PANEL BOLSTER SAG. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 236098
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE SUNSHADE FABRIC DELAMINATES FROM THE SUBSTRATE ALONG THE EDEGES OF THE SUNSHADE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 236397
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES FRONT DOOR HINGE CREEK. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 240298
SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURES TO SERVICE THE HEATER A/C HOUSING. *YC

Bulletin Number: 240398
A SQUEAKING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE SYSTEM MODE IS CHANGED FROM FLOOR TO PANEL HEATING.*AK

Bulletin Number: 240398
A SQUEAKING NOISE MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE SYSTEM MODE IS CHANGED FROM FLOOR TO PANEL HEATING.*AK

Bulletin Number: 241197
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM

Bulletin Number: 2500401
SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 250298
SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC

Bulletin Number: 831
EMISSIONS RECALL TO REPROGRAM YOUR VEHICLE'S POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9002849
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement

Bulletin Number: 9002849
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement

Bulletin Number: 970919083297
AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC

Bulletin Number: 980130183197
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO OBD II MISFIRE MONITOR. *YC

Bulletin Number: 9807
SOME VEHICLES HAVE INCORRECT DIPSTICK INSTALLATION. *YC

Bulletin Number: 9821
SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE PROCEDURES USED IN THE CURRENT SERVICE MANUALS ARE BEING REVISED TO PROVIDE IMPROVED DIFFERENTIAL BEARING LIFE. *YC

Bulletin Number: N45062013
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N45062013 During recent discussions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (?NHTSA?) and Chrysler Group LLC (?Chrysler?) mutually identified an opportunity to incrementally improve th

Bulletin Number: N45062013
New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N45062013 During recent discussions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (?NHTSA?) and Chrysler Group LLC (?Chrysler?) mutually identified an opportunity to incrementally improve th

 
Recalls for 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr Laredo
1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 02V053000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 06/01/1992 - 05/31/1998
Potential Units Affected: 1620000
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER HAS NOT PLACED THE SHIFTER LEVER FULLY INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND LEAVES THE VEHICLE RUNNING, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AFTER SEEMING TO BE STABLE.
Consequence:
INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY DETENT SYSTEM TO THE FLOOR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. DAIMLERCHRYSLER SENT INTERIM NOTICES TO OWNERS CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM ON MARCH 22, 2002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V136000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 07/01/1995 - 06/01/1998
Potential Units Affected: 589000
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
Consequence:
THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 98V023000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 10/25/1997 - 11/10/1997
Potential Units Affected: 8900
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR DIAPHRAGM CAN SPLIT OR TEAR.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE BOOSTER DATE CODE AND ANY BOOSTERS WITH THE SUSPECT MANUFACTURING DATE RANGE WILL BE REPLACED.
1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 13V252000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected: 1560000
Defect Description:
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Action to take:
Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 13V252000
Component: STRUCTURE
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected: 1560000
Defect Description:
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Action to take:
Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
 
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