NHTSA Recall 86V058000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V058000; Date: May. 2, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Jeep Wrangler
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 3,333
Recall Summary:
The wheel lug nuts may have been improperly tightened. Also, the steering shaft clamp bolts may not be properly tightened. Consequence of defect: improperly tighten wheel lug nuts may cause the lugs to break and eventually result in the wheel falling off. Improperly tighten steering shaft clamp bolt may cause complete loss of steering ability. Either of these conditions could result in a loss of steering control and a crash could occur without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Properly tighten both wheel lug nuts and steering shaft clamp bolts.
Recall Notes:
System: wheel lug nuts/steering shaft/clamp bolts. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 15, 1986
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