Jeep Cherokee Recall 86V159: Steering:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 86V159, reported December 9, 1986, 6,958 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V159CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Problem: 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.
Risk
Remedy: REPLACE OUT OF TOLERANCE STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS.
Notes: SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.