NHTSA recall 86V159000
Steering › Linkages
Jeep Cherokee and 2 more
Reported Dec 9, 19866,958 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Jul 1, 1986 – Aug 1, 1986
The defect
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.
The remedy
Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers.