1987 JEEP COMANCHE Recalls (5)

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.

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