Jeep Wrangler 1986
Model Wrangler made in 1986 by Jeep got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 1986
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 04E041000 | BESTOP, INC. | E (Equipment) | 80 | 06/16/2004 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/07/2004 | 06/08/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Bestop aftermarket rear shell roof racks,manufactured between april 27 and may 20, 2004, designed for use with the bestop hardtop made for the 1986-1995 and 1997-2003 jeep wrangler. the cockpit cover may not stay latched to the roof rack because the latch bracket mispositions the rotary latch to the cockpit cover. as a result, the cockpit cover may not stay latched to the roof rack and could separate from the roof rack. this recall only pertains to aftermarket rear shell roof racks and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep wrangler vehicles by daimlerchrysler. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should this occur, the cockpit could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become a distraction or an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bestop will notify its customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. owner notification began june 16, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bestop customer service department at (800) 845-3567. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| RCL/623 | 05/01/1995 | 43049 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| RCL/622 | 05/01/1995 | 43048 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||
| PE89151 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/11/1989 | 12/11/1989 | SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/14/1999 | 3 | ||
| Fuel tank leaks at 3/4 full, and fumes can be smelled in cab of vehicle with windows up. problem has been fixed 3 times, but it still presists. *ak | |||