Investigation PE88029: 1987–1988 Jeep Cherokee

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 23, 1988

Closed

Sep 19, 1988

Model years

1987–1988

Subject

Throttle control

Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary

Summary:the pe was opened to investigate whether jeep's recall of certain1987 model vehicles equipped with the 4.0 liter fuel injected 6 cylinderengine (87v-035) had involved all the potentially affected vehicles.areview of the odi files had indicated that 1987-1988 jeep vehiclesequipped with the 4.o liter engine also were experiencing some throttlecontrol problem.a review of the warranty claims and the availableincident reports does not indicate that a potential defect trend existsor is developing.the warranty claims attenuate, and the alledgedincidents appear to be caused by a variety of factors. #===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1988 Jeep Cherokee97 complaints
• 1987 Jeep Cherokee57 complaints