Jeep Wagoneer 1987
Model Wagoneer made in 1987 by Jeep got 12 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages, power train. The car had some investigations: power train, seat belts and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1987
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V219000 | DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS | from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 11 | 08/28/1990 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/21/1989 | 01/02/1990 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Tire reserve load label may not have been installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 110. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install proper label. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: tire reserve load label / fmvss 110.vehicle description: passenger vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V160000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1986 to 08/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 635 | 02/13/1987 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/11/1986 | 12/17/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V106000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 10/01/1984 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 1600 | 05/05/1989 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/1988 | 07/13/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V159000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1986 to 08/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 6958 | 12/29/1986 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/09/1986 | 12/10/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering linkage couplers.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V022000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1987 to 02/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3996 | 02/23/1987 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/25/1987 | 03/02/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace module, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cruise control.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles with cruise control. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V035000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1987 to 03/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 20439 | 04/01/1987 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/18/1987 | 03/25/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle may contain an out of tolerance throttle body. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could prevent the accelerator from returning toidle when released. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace suspect throttle bodies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: throtle/accelerator.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0 l engines. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 231693 | 03/01/1993 | 39539 | Redesigned liftgate latch. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||||
| 98733 | 12/01/1997 | 600604 | Subject on customer satisfaction notification #733--brake pedal shift interlock. *yc | 11/05/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||
| PE88001 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/23/1987 | 01/28/1988 | FIRES CAUSED BY CLTCH LK | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||
| PE89151 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/11/1989 | 12/11/1989 | SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA88025 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/10/1988 | 10/03/1989 | STALLING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE88029 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/23/1988 | 09/19/1988 | THROTTLE CONTROL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 10/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Electric control module failed, causing fuel pump/fuel injection to continue running even with key removed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/02/1999 | 1 | ||
| Engine cooling system is enclosed with no pressure relief valve, which could result in plastic fill bottle exploding if engine overheats. (1st vehicle on doc# 607835). | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Serpentine idler pulley belt bearing failed. *dsh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/07/1997 | 10/24/1994 | ||
| Vehicle caught on fire due to the gas tank rupturing during a rear end accident. as a result of the fire, in less than a minute the fire engulfed the entire rear end, resulting in a fatality and two injuries. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/04/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1992 | |
| On a trip and at 65 mph went over rail road crossing and as suspension traveled felt like the drive line was comming through the floor pan.something in the drive train did indeed botton out not the suspension. also steering wheel broke loose on this trip and had to be repaired because the bolts broke loose inside shaft and has sence been repaired but developed grinding leaving stop lights.i suspected something bottoming out hurt transmission,i searched this site and discovered the service bulletin on the to long drive line in rear.took to jeep to have transmission repaired and asked about drive line being to lond and damaging thr transfer case.they have jeep week and call say nothing at all wrong and changed fluid and do at this time say yes they know about to long drive line but they don't think thats it and send me on my way.transmission hear gear whine i suspect they did not look into drive line so i engage transfer case in driveway and it locked into drive and extreame breaking sound heard and now does nothing but grinds.i call jeep tell i have your service bulletin on this transfer case damage with the to long drive line he says let me see.i read part number off my drive line and compair to what bulletin says should be right part number.clearly i have the to long a shaft. jeep dealer says oh well.i call jeep cust service and explain to them.they say there is no such problem with jeep drive line to long and this is way out of warrenty i say i understand this but had the proper line been installed this never would have bottomed out and broke an 1800.00 transfer case. jeep corp says oh well we arn't replacing your transfer case and will not even help it's my problem because it's not warrenty.according to your notice #8706..item#92817 drive line could have broke and at 65 mph could have possable caused wreck or worse my son was in the rear seat. jeep dealer here says they know about the drive lines.jeep corp claims no such thing so i own it..yes i do. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| Purchase jeep new and the front seat belt automatic restraint never work keep taking it to the dealer say don't have time to fix the seat belt . tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Drivers seat frame broke upon applying brakes. *aw | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 09/04/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1992 | |
| On a trip and at 65 mph went over rail road crossing and as suspension traveled felt like the drive line was comming through the floor pan.something in the drive train did indeed botton out not the suspension. also steering wheel broke loose on this trip and had to be repaired because the bolts broke loose inside shaft and has sence been repaired but developed grinding leaving stop lights.i suspected something bottoming out hurt transmission,i searched this site and discovered the service bulletin on the to long drive line in rear.took to jeep to have transmission repaired and asked about drive line being to lond and damaging thr transfer case.they have jeep week and call say nothing at all wrong and changed fluid and do at this time say yes they know about to long drive line but they don't think thats it and send me on my way.transmission hear gear whine i suspect they did not look into drive line so i engage transfer case in driveway and it locked into drive and extreame breaking sound heard and now does nothing but grinds.i call jeep tell i have your service bulletin on this transfer case damage with the to long drive line he says let me see.i read part number off my drive line and compair to what bulletin says should be right part number.clearly i have the to long a shaft. jeep dealer says oh well.i call jeep cust service and explain to them.they say there is no such problem with jeep drive line to long and this is way out of warrenty i say i understand this but had the proper line been installed this never would have bottomed out and broke an 1800.00 transfer case. jeep corp says oh well we arn't replacing your transfer case and will not even help it's my problem because it's not warrenty.according to your notice #8706..item#92817 drive line could have broke and at 65 mph could have possable caused wreck or worse my son was in the rear seat. jeep dealer here says they know about the drive lines.jeep corp claims no such thing so i own it..yes i do. | |||
| 03/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Steering wheel loose due to loose bolts. *sd | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 04/30/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2098 | |
| See letter sent via usmail. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 05/20/2000 | 1 | ||
| 00 t 005 000/tread separation: right rear tire experienced a tread separation while traveling on a dirt road at 25-30 mph, notice a flapping sound before the problem commence. driver and passenger in a 1987 jeep, wageneer; aftermarket equipment install at 80400 miles, dot unavailable. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| Cruise control failed prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to the month that vehicle was manufactured (87v-022). *ak | |||