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Safety recall · 86V146000

Vehicle speed control: cables Jeep recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on November 7, 1986. It covers about 4,928 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V146000
Reported
Nov 7, 1986
Vehicles
4,928
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

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.

The fix

Replace accelerator pedal bracket and lever assemblies.

Contacts

System: accelerator. Vehicle description: light trucks and multi purpose passenger vehicles.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 86V146000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1986 Jeep Cherokee218A
1986 Jeep Comanche66D
1986 Jeep Wagoneer55F

Questions

Is the 86V146000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 86V146000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 86V146000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on November 7, 1986. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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