1987 Jeep Cherokee Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1987 Jeep Cherokee. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 88V106000Jul 1, 19881,600 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1985–1987, Wagoneer 1985–1987, Comanche 1985–1987

  Reported issue: Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact.

  Possible consequence: This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance.

  Remedy: Replace brake booster vacuum cannisters with new type cannisters; also, install a restriction orifice to ensure sufficient vacuum in event cannister leakage occurs.

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• 87V035000Mar 18, 198720,439 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Linkages
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1987, Wagoneer 1987, Comanche 1987

  Reported issue: Vehicle may contain an out of tolerance throttle body.

  Possible consequence: This could prevent the accelerator from returning toidle when released.

  Remedy: Replace suspect throttle bodies.

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• 87V022000Feb 25, 19873,996 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1987, Wrangler 1987, Wagoneer 1987 +2 more

  Reported issue: Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.

  Possible consequence: Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.

  Remedy: Replace module, as necessary.

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• 86V160000Dec 11, 1986635 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1987, Wagoneer 1987, Comanche 1987

  Reported issue: A stud may have been installed on top of the intake manifold of engine that could contact the fuel supply hose. Consequence of defect: chafing of the fuel hose could occur which could result in a fuel leak.

  Remedy: Remove stud and replace fuel supply hose and line assembly on vehicles with accumulated mileage.

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• 86V159000Dec 9, 19866,958 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages
  Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1986–1987, Wagoneer 1986–1987, Comanche 1986–1987

  Reported issue: Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long. Consequence of defect: couplers could be out of tolerance resulting in steering wheel misalignment with eventual loss of vehicle control.

  Remedy: Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE89151Safety belt retractorClosed · Aug 11, 1989
• PE89095Cruise control erraticClosed · Mar 1, 1989
• EA88025STALLINGClosed · Mar 10, 1988
• PE88029Throttle controlClosed · Feb 23, 1988
• EA88005Elec. Rear windowClosed · Oct 23, 1987
• PE88001Fires caused by cltch lkClosed · Oct 23, 1987
• PE87048High speed stallingClosed · Aug 19, 1987

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