Jeep 1984 Steering recall
Recalled January 27, 1988 · NHTSA recall 88V009000 · Jeep
Hazard
COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END RESULTS IN LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
REPLACE LEFT TIE ROD ENDS WITH NEW PROPERLY HARDENED ENDS.
Units
230 units
Description
STEERING SYSTEM LEFT TIE ROD END MAY DEVELOP A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE TREADED PART OF THE ROD DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
What to do
REPLACE LEFT TIE ROD ENDS WITH NEW PROPERLY HARDENED ENDS.
Product
Jeep CJ8
Manufacturer(s)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →