Recall 86V159000: 1986–1987 Jeep Wagoneer and 2 other models

Report received

Dec 9, 1986

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

6,958vehicles

Model years

1986–1987

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1986 Jeep Cherokee21 complaints
• 1987 Jeep Cherokee57 complaints
• 1986 Jeep Comanche6 complaints
• 1987 Jeep Comanche5 complaints
• 1986 Jeep Wagoneer5 complaints
• 1987 Jeep Wagoneer10 complaints