Jeep Recall 88V009000: Steering, Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly
NHTSA recall 88V009000 · announced January 27, 1988 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 230 units affected
The problem
STEERING SYSTEM LEFT TIE ROD END MAY DEVELOP A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE TREADED PART OF THE ROD DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
The risk
COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END RESULTS IN LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
What to do
REPLACE LEFT TIE ROD ENDS WITH NEW PROPERLY HARDENED ENDS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE ROD ENDVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLES; SPECIAL FLEET FOR POST OFFICEUSE IN ALASKA.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.