1991 Jeep Wrangler Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1991 Jeep Wrangler. 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.

• 02V041000Feb 7, 2002316,148 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake › Conventional
  Covers: Jeep Wrangler 1990–1995

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.

  Possible consequence: This could allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a parking brake assembly with a stronger pawl return spring. Owner notificaton began september 30, 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…

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• 98V005000Jan 12, 1998293,369 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
  Covers: Jeep Wrangler 1990–1991, Eagle Premier 1988–1991, Dodge Monaco 1990–1991 +4 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

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• 94V106000Jun 9, 1994230,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Jeep Wrangler 1987–1994

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with plastic fuel tanks. The fuel tank sending unit gasket can crack causing fuel and fuel vapor leaks.

  Possible consequence: Fuel and fuel vapor leaked from the fuel tank can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Replace the fuel tank sending unit gasket.

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• 93V083000May 11, 1993100,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
  Covers: Jeep Wrangler 1991–1993

  Reported issue: Salt corrosion products between the starter solenoid wire and the adjacent battery feed in the bulkhead connector may short these connections, causing the circuit to bypass the ignition key control of the starter motor solenoid. The car can start without the starter sequence being initiated by the ignition key in the ignition lock.

  Possible consequence: The unintended start of a vehicle with a manualtransmission left in a drive gear can result in a runaway vehicle.

  Remedy: The starter solenoid wiring will be separated from the battery feed wire by relocating it within the bulkhead connector on affected vehicles.

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• 92V148000Oct 14, 1992280,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Jeep Wrangler 1987–1992

  Reported issue: On 1987 through early 1990 models, both front brake hoses can wear due to direct contact with the wheel opening splash shields. On the late 1990 through 1992 models, periodic rubbing contact of the left front brake hose can occur due to movement of the splash shield in certain vehicle operating conditions.

  Possible consequence: Either condition can cause loss of front brake systemfunctions, resulting in increased stopping distances and an increased risk ofvehicle accident.

  Remedy: The 1987 to 1990 model vehicles will have both splash shields replaced and both front brake hoses replaced as necessary. All affected late 1990 through 1992 model year vehicles will have additional fasteners installed to further secure the left side splash shield. Also, the left front brake hose will be inspected and…

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• 90V178000Oct 3, 19902,800 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Jeep Wrangler 1991

  Reported issue: Certification label does not contain required tire and wheel information.

  Possible consequence: Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 120.

  Remedy: Install supplemental tire information labels adjacent to certification labels.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ97016FUEL LEAKAGEClosed · Oct 27, 1997
• EA93031Sending unit gasket failsClosed · Dec 15, 1993
• EA93025Driveshaft/univ.joint failClosed · Oct 29, 1993

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