1987 JEEP CHEROKEE Recalls (9)

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:
86V160000 on 12/16/1986
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
07/31/1986 - 07/31/1986
Affected:
635
Defect:
A stud may have been installed on top of the intake manifold of engine that could contact the fuel supply hose. consequence of defect: chafing of the fuel hose could occur which could result in a fuel leak.
Correction:
Remove stud and replace fuel supply hose and line assembly on vehicles with accumulated mileage.
Notes:
System: engine manifold/fuel hose.vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with i-6 engines.

Campaign:
87V022000 on 03/01/1987
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 01/31/1987
Affected:
3,996
Defect:
Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.
Consequence:
Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.
Correction:
Replace module, as necessary.
Notes:
System: cruise control.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles with cruise control.

Campaign:
87V035000 on 03/24/1987
Component:
Vehicle speed control:linkages
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 02/28/1987
Affected:
20,439
Defect:
Vehicle may contain an out of tolerance throttle body.
Consequence:
This could prevent the accelerator from returning toidle when released.
Correction:
Replace suspect throttle bodies.
Notes:
System: throtle/accelerator.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0 l engines.

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.

Campaign:
97I002000 on 05/07/1997
Component:
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 07/30/1995
Affected:
1,010,400
Defect:
Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. drivers can mistakenly step on the accelerator pedal when they intend to step on the brake pedal.
Consequence:
Pedal misapplication by a driver can cause unintended acceleration.
Correction:
Dealers will install a shift interlock on the automatic transmission of these vehicles.
Notes:
Note:chrysler has decided to conduct a safety improvement campaign to install a shift interlock on these vehicles.owners can contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
16,270
Defect:
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1987 JEEP CHEROKEE TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
212194
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
new front output seal and oil slinger for transfer case. *tw
Bulletin:
231693
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
redesigned liftgate latch. *tw
Bulletin:
98733
Component:
103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
Summary:
Subject on customer satisfaction notification #733--brake pedal shift interlock. *yc
Bulletin:
2302602
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding floor pan corrosion. *slc

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