Visibility: glass, side / rear Jeep recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on November 23, 1987. It covers about 180,000 vehicles across 29 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 87V178000
Reported: Nov 23, 1987
Vehicles: 180,000
Area: Visibility & wipers

The problem

The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.

The risk

Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.

The fix

Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. Repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.

Contacts

System: tailgate windowvehicle description: multipurpose vehicles equipped with a power tailgatewindow.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V178000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1974 Jeep Cherokee	0	3	A
1975 Jeep Cherokee	0	5	A
1976 Jeep Cherokee	0	4	A
1977 Jeep Cherokee	0	1	A
1978 Jeep Cherokee	1	2	A
1979 Jeep Cherokee	0	2	A
1980 Jeep Cherokee	1	3	A
1981 Jeep Cherokee	1	2	A
1982 Jeep Cherokee	0	2	A
1983 Jeep Cherokee	0	1	A
1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer	2	2	C
1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer	5	1	C
1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer	4	2	D
1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer	5	2	D
1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer	3	1	B
1970 Jeep Wagoneer	0	3	C
1971 Jeep Wagoneer	0	2	B
1972 Jeep Wagoneer	0	2	B
1973 Jeep Wagoneer	1	1	A
1974 Jeep Wagoneer	0	3	C
1975 Jeep Wagoneer	1	5	D
1976 Jeep Wagoneer	0	4	D
1977 Jeep Wagoneer	0	1	A
1978 Jeep Wagoneer	1	1	A
1979 Jeep Wagoneer	1	2	C
1980 Jeep Wagoneer	0	4	D
1981 Jeep Wagoneer	0	3	C
1982 Jeep Wagoneer	1	3	C
1983 Jeep Wagoneer	2	2	C

Questions

Is the 87V178000 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 87V178000?

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 87V178000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on November 23, 1987. 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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