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NHTSA recall 88V009000

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Jeep CJ8

Reported Jan 27, 1988230 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Aug 1, 1983 – Aug 1, 1983

The defect

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.

The remedy

Replace left tie rod ends with new properly hardened ends.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

System: steering/tie rod endvehicle description: right hand drive vehicles; special fleet for post officeuse in alaska.

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