NHTSA Campaign #84V122000
1985 Jeep Wagoneer Recall
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Issued · Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Affected model years
- 1985
- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Vehicles affected
- 265
- Report received
Summary
IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT ON STEERING SHAFT ALLOWS THE CONNECTOR ON THE SHAFT TO SLIP. STEERING MOVEMENTS WILL NOT BE TRANSMITTED TO THE GEAR BOX.
Remedy
THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE UPPER PINCH BOLT WILL BE TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBO DIESELENGINES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.