Auto Recalls: Jeep Cherokee, Chevrolet Colorado, And GMC Canyon
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls regarding Jeep Cherokee models 1994-1996, Chevrolet Colorado models from 2011, as well as GMC Canyon models from 2011.
Jeep Cherokee 1994-1996 - NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V279000
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Potential Number of Units Affected: 987
US Drive Right is recalling model year 1994-1996 Jeep Cherokee vehicles imported from January 2007 through April 2011 for failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for the high mount brake lamp assembly. The vehicles are not equipped with the required third brake lamp.
Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
US Drive Right will notify owners and mail kits, along with instructions to have the vehicle repaired by a qualified mechanic of their choice, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before June 11, 2011. Owners may contact US Drive Right at 1-888-632-5936.
Chevrolet Colorado 2011, GMC Canyon 2011 - NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V276000
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,674
General Motors is recalling model year 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from September 22, 2010 through November 5, 2010. Some of these vehicles have the condition in which the windshield wiper motor crank arm nut may not be tightened to specification. When the wipers are operated with a build-up of snow or ice, or if the wipers are operated on a dry windshield, the nut could loosen. If there is sufficient loosening of the nut, the wipers could become inoperative.
Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will secure the wiper motor crank arm nut free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before May 11, 2011. Owners may conact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or visit www.gmownercenter.com.