Jeep 1970–1988 Visibility recall
Recalled November 23, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V178000 · Jeep
Hazard
WINDOW COULD CLOSE ON A CHILD OR OTHERS RESULTING INPERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KEY RETURN OPERATION.
Units
180,000 units
Description
THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
What to do
OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KEY RETURN OPERATION.
Product
Jeep CHEROKEE · Jeep GRAND WAGONEER · Jeep WAGONEER
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →