Jeep Wagoneer 1981

Model Wagoneer made in 1981 by Jeep got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control.

Model 1981

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
81V015000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1980 to 10/01/1980V (Vehicle)172407/15/1981MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/04/198103/06/1981
Defect SummaryThe transmission throttle control rod spring may have been improperly installed. this may cause the throttle to close more slowly than normal. vehicles may return to idle slowly.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryEach end of the spring will be inspected and relocated, if necessary, to ensure correct positioning.
NotesVehicle description: light trucks equipped with six-cylinder engines andautomatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission throttle control rod spring.consequences of defect: vehicles that have the condition characterized by theslower than normal return to idle may require greater stopping distances.increased stopping distance can result in an accident.note: if the condition is experienced before the defect has been corrected, thevehicle should be cautiously returned to the dealer as soon as possible.
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
87V178000CHRYSLER CORPORATION to 11/01/1987V (Vehicle)18000005/27/1988ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/23/198711/24/1987
Defect SummaryThe key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
Consequence SummaryWindow could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.
Corrective SummaryOwners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.
NotesSystem: tailgate windowvehicle description: multipurpose vehicles equipped with a power tailgatewindow.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
EA88009CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/16/198701/09/1990ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES88V132000
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