Recalls for 1986 Jeep Comanche

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BCooner posted a photo:

While I bought the Heartbreaker partly for its looks, I did also buy it to haul, and since I got the starting sorted it's been earning its keep.

On this day it was stuffed full of an overstuffed chair and ottoman going to the donation center. All that furniture didn't quite fit between the wheel wells but we strapped it down and got the job done.

The old 4.0 sounds like a coffee can full of ball bearings, but it's been a ton of fun to drive with the 5 speed. It's not quick by any measure in stock trim, but it has a kind of obstinate stubbornness to it as it takes off. Think of it more like driving a tractor and you're in the right state of mind.

The lower body trim is slowly peeling off, the 35 year old adhesive tape has had its day. I'm on the fence whether I'm going to put it back or let it roll au natural.

Note the pan underneath, currently catching oil and transmission fluid. Hopefully one of those will be fixed next week when it goes to the shop for a new shift box.

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 1986-03-06
Description
Gross weight ratings and tire pressures information on the certification label are incorrect, these do not comply to federal regulation part 567. Consequence of defect: this information is necessary so that the truck owner is informed of its load capacity and the correct tire pressures for safe operation of the vehicle.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Replacement labels with correct information will be mailed to owners.

Notes
System: certification label/part 567. Vehicle description: metric ton trucks.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1986-12-10
Description
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.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers.

Notes
System: steering linkage couplers.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.

DEFECT #3 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

Posted on: 1986-11-10
Description
Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly. Consequence of defect: this could result in loss of engine control with engine returning to idle.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Replace accelerator pedal bracket and lever assemblies.

Notes
System: accelerator.vehicle description: light trucks and multi purpose passenger vehicles.

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

Posted on: 1988-07-13
Description
Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact.

Consequence
This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance.

Corrective Action
Replace brake booster vacuum cannisters with new type cannisters; also, install a restriction orifice to ensure sufficient vacuum in event cannister leakage occurs.

Notes
System: power brakes.vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 2.1 liter turbo diesel engine.

DEFECT #5 - PARKING BRAKE

Posted on: 1986-11-21
Description
Park brake assembly pawl may be improperly hardened. Consequence of defect: pawl could yield under load resulting in loss of parking brakes.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Replace park brake assemblies.

Notes
System: park brake. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.

DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1985-11-05
Description
Jeeps may have an improperly connected fuel line fitting which could become disconnected and cause gasoline to be spilled. Consequence of defect: if the fuel line becomes disconnected, spills gasoline and an ignition source is present, a fire or explosion may occur.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Reconnect fuel line fitting, as required.

Notes
System: fuel line fitting.vehicle description: jeeps equipped with 4 cylinder t.b.i. Engine.