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Safety recall · 86V159000

Steering: linkages Jeep recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on December 9, 1986. It covers about 6,958 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V159000
Reported
Dec 9, 1986
Vehicles
6,958
Area
Steering

The problem

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.

The fix

Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers.

Contacts

System: steering linkage couplers. Vehicle description: 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 86V159000.
  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
1987 Jeep Cherokee579B
1986 Jeep Comanche66D
1987 Jeep Comanche55D
1986 Jeep Wagoneer55F
1987 Jeep Wagoneer106F

Questions

Is the 86V159000 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 86V159000?

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 86V159000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on December 9, 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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