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Jeep Grand Wagoneer Recall 87V178: Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

NHTSA campaign 87V178, reported November 23, 1987, 180,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V178CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Problem
THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
Risk
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: TAILGATE WINDOWVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWER TAILGATEWINDOW.

Affected vehicles

Jeep Cherokee1980198119821983
Jeep Grand Wagoneer19841985198619871988
Jeep Wagoneer1980198119821983