Recall 88V155000: 1987–1988 Jeep Wrangler

Report received

Sep 29, 1988

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

75,000vehicles

Model years

1987–1988

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

Windshield frame metal may crack at the wiper arm pivot mountings due to metal stress during wiper operation.

Possible consequence

This can cause dislocation and binding of the wipersystem linkage which, in inclement weather, could affect driver visibility andresult in an accident.

Remedy

Retrofit with a windshield frame reinforcement at the wiper pivot locations and redesigned linkage components to reduce stress at the pivot mountings.

Affected model years

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

• 1987 Jeep Wrangler38 complaints
• 1988 Jeep Wrangler50 complaints