1986 JEEP COMANCHE Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 85V139000 on 11/04/1985
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1985 - 08/31/1985
- Affected:
- 14,643
- Defect:
- Jeeps may have an improperly connected fuel line fitting which could become disconnected and cause gasoline to be spilled. consequence of defect: if the fuel line becomes disconnected, spills gasoline and an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion may occur.
- Correction:
- Reconnect fuel line fitting, as required.
- Notes:
- System: fuel line fitting.vehicle description: jeeps equipped with 4 cylinder t.b.i. engine.
- Campaign:
- 86V031000 on 03/05/1986
- Component:
- Equipment:other:labels
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1985 - 12/31/1985
- Affected:
- 1,129
- Defect:
- Gross weight ratings and tire pressures information on the certification label are incorrect, these do not comply to federal regulation part 567. consequence of defect: this information is necessary so that the truck owner is informed of its load capacity and the correct tire pressures for safe operation of the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Replacement labels with correct information will be mailed to owners.
- Notes:
- System: certification label/part 567. vehicle description: metric ton trucks.
- Campaign:
- 86V146000 on 11/09/1986
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control:cables
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1986 - 03/31/1986
- Affected:
- 4,928
- Defect:
- Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly. consequence of defect: this could result in loss of engine control with engine returning to idle.
- Correction:
- Replace accelerator pedal bracket and lever assemblies.
- Notes:
- System: accelerator.vehicle description: light trucks and multi purpose passenger vehicles.
- Campaign:
- 86V147000 on 11/20/1986
- Component:
- Parking brake
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1985 - 06/30/1986
- Affected:
- 41,073
- Defect:
- Park brake assembly pawl may be improperly hardened. consequence of defect: pawl could yield under load resulting in loss of parking brakes.
- Correction:
- Replace park brake assemblies.
- Notes:
- System: park brake. vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.
- Campaign:
- 86V159000 on 12/09/1986
- Component:
- Steering:linkages
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1986 - 07/31/1986
- Affected:
- 6,958
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers.
- Notes:
- System: steering linkage couplers.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.
- Campaign:
- 88V106000 on 07/12/1988
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1984 - 05/31/1987
- Affected:
- 1,600
- Defect:
- Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact.
- Consequence:
- This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance.
- Correction:
- Replace brake booster vacuum cannisters with new type cannisters; also, install a restriction orifice to ensure sufficient vacuum in event cannister leakage occurs.
- Notes:
- System: power brakes.vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 2.1 liter turbo diesel engine.
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