Recall 91E001000: Electrical System, Ignition

NHTSA recall 91E001000 · announced January 14, 1991 · Wells · 4,820 units affected

The problem

IGNITION SWITCH COULD ENGAGE STARTER SOLENOID AND START ENGINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN ANY POSITION DUE TO AN INCORRECT COIL CONNECTION IN THE STARTER SOLENOID.

The risk

UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOTION COULD OCCUR BASED ON POSITION OF SHIFT LEVER WHEN ENGINE STARTS; THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

INSTALL REPLACEMENT STARTER SOLENOIDS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STARTER SOLENOID SWITCHES; AFTERMARKET PART FOR 1972-1973, 1977-1978 AMC CARS; 1980-1984 JEEPS; ALSO 1985-1986 JEEP CJ SERIES AND J10, J20 TRUCKS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.