Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 764
Date: 980301
Recall - Power Brake Booster
No. 764
March, 1998
To: All Jeep(R) Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall # 764 -- Power Brake Booster
Models:
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1998 Model Year Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) Vehicles Built From October 29, 1997 Through November 6, 1997 (MDH 102915 Through 110621)
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1998 Model Year Jeep Cherokee (XJ) Vehicles Built From October 29, 1997 Through November 7, 1997 (MDH 102918 Through 110720)
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1998 Model Year Jeep Wrangler (TJ) Vehicles Built From October 29, 1997 Through November 7, 1997 (MDH 102909 Through 110707)
The power brake booster diaphragm on about 8,600 of the above listed vehicles, may split or rupture causing a loss of power brake assist. To correct this
condition, the power brake booster must be inspected and replaced if necessary.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles
before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory. and should perform this recall on vehicles in
for service as determined by using DIAL System Function 70.
Dealer Notification & Vehicle List
All dealers will receive a copy of this dealer recall notification letter by first class mail. Each dealer to whom involved vehicles were invoiced (or the
current dealer at the same street address) will receive a list of their involved vehicles. The Vehicle List is arranged in Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) sequence. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. The lists are for dealer reference in arranging for service of involved vehicles.
DIAL System Functions 53, 70 and VIP
All involved vehicles will be entered to DIAL System Functions 53, 70 and VIP at the time of recall implementation for dealer inquiry as needed.
Function 53 provides involved dealers with an updated VIN list of incomplete vehicles. The customer name, address and phone number is listed if
known. Parts information is also provided. Completed vehicles are removed from Function 53 within several days of repair claim submission. To use this
system, type 53" at the ENTER FUNCTION" prompt, then type "ORD764".
Parts
IMPORTANT:
Due to the small number of involved vehicles expected to require brake booster replacemen no parts will be distributed to involved dealer Parts
should only be ordered after inspection determines that replacement is required.
The appropriate power brake booster package for the vehicle to be serviced may be determined from the table below:
Model
Part Number
Grand Cherokee (ZJ)
CBA07641
Cherokee (XJ)
CBA07642
Wrangler TJ
CBA07643
Each parts package contains the following components:
Quantity
Description
1
Power Brake Booster Assembly
1
Brake Pedal Retaining Clip
Owner Notification and Service Scheduling
All involved vehicle owners known to Chrysler are being notified of the service requirement by first class mail. They are requested to schedule appointme
