1987 Jeep Comanche Recalls - Vehicle Recall Information

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

Posted on: 1986-12-17
Description
A stud may have been installed on top of the intake manifold of engine that could contact the fuel supply hose. Consequence of defect: chafing of the fuel hose could occur which could result in a fuel leak.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Remove stud and replace fuel supply hose and line assembly on vehicles with accumulated mileage.

Notes
System: engine manifold/fuel hose.vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with i-6 engines.

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

Posted on: 1987-03-02
Description
Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.

Consequence
Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.

Corrective Action
Replace module, as necessary.

Notes
System: cruise control.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles with cruise control.

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 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1987-03-25
Description
Vehicle may contain an out of tolerance throttle body.

Consequence
This could prevent the accelerator from returning toidle when released.

Corrective Action
Replace suspect throttle bodies.

Notes
System: throtle/accelerator.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0 l engines.

Recalls for 1987 Jeep Comanche

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES

DEFECT #3 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

DEFECT #5 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES