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NHTSA recall 88V155000

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

Jeep Wrangler

Reported Sep 29, 198875,000 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER CORPORATIONBuilt Feb 1, 1986 – Jul 1, 1988

The defect

Windshield frame metal may crack at the wiper arm pivot mountings due to metal stress during wiper operation.

The risk

This can cause dislocation and binding of the wipersystem linkage which, in inclement weather, could affect driver visibility andresult in an accident.

The remedy

Retrofit with a windshield frame reinforcement at the wiper pivot locations and redesigned linkage components to reduce stress at the pivot mountings.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Jeep Wrangler
19871988

Notes

System: visual; windshield frame and wiper linkage.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles.note: this recall IS continued in nhtsa recall 93v150000. The manufacturerbegan including a windshield frame reinforcement in its vehicle production as ofoctober 13, 1988. 1989 models produced before october 13, 1988 are eligible forthis recall.