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Recall campaign87V178000

Recall 87V178000: 1970–1983 Jeep Wagoneer and 2 other models

Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Report received
Nov 23, 1987
Manufacturer
Chrysler corporation
Potentially affected
180,000vehicles
Model years
1970–1988

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

The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.

Possible consequence

Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.

Remedy

Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. Repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.