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  NHTSA Recall 90V177000

NHTSA Campaign Id 90V177000; Date: Oct. 2, 1990

High engine idle when car is first placed in gear couldresult in unexpected acceleration.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1989 Jeep Cherokee 1990 Jeep Cherokee 1989 Jeep Comanche 1990 Jeep Comanche 1989 Jeep Wagoneer 1990 Jeep Wagoneer

Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation

Affected Units:: 165,000

icon3 Recall Summary:

Malfunction of fuel injection system throttle postition sensor could cause intermittent high engine idle speed immediately after starting engine.

icon2 How to Fix:

Replace throttle position sensors with sensors that would send correct signals to the fuel injection system.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: throttle position sensor. Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4. 0 l engine andautomatic transmission.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 14, 1991

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All recalls of Jeep vehicles.

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