1986 Jeep Comanche

Recalls

6 recalls name the 1986 Jeep Comanche. Newest first.

• Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic

  Jul 1, 1988NHTSA 88V1060001,600 vehicles

  Brake booster vacuum reservoir canisters may develop leaks due to bumper impact.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance.

  Remedy

  Replace brake booster vacuum cannisters with new type cannisters; also, install a restriction orifice to ensure sufficient vacuum in event cannister leakage occurs.

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• Steering › Linkages

  Dec 9, 1986NHTSA 86V1590006,958 vehicles

  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.

  Risk and remedy

  Remedy

  Replace out of tolerance steering linkage couplers.

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• Parking brake

  Nov 14, 1986NHTSA 86V14700041,073 vehicles

  Park brake assembly pawl may be improperly hardened. consequence of defect: pawl could yield under load resulting in loss of parking brakes.

  Risk and remedy

  Remedy

  Replace park brake assemblies.

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• Vehicle speed control › Cables

  Nov 7, 1986NHTSA 86V1460004,928 vehicles

  Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly. consequence of defect: this could result in loss of engine control with engine returning to idle.

  Risk and remedy

  Remedy

  Replace accelerator pedal bracket and lever assemblies.

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• Equipment › Other › Labels

  Feb 25, 1986NHTSA 86V0310001,129 vehicles

  Gross weight ratings and tire pressures information on the certification label are incorrect, these do not comply to federal regulation part 567. consequence of defect: this information IS necessary so…

  Risk and remedy

  Remedy

  Replacement labels with correct information will be mailed to owners.

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• Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Oct 29, 1985NHTSA 85V13900014,643 vehicles

  Jeeps may have an improperly connected fuel line fitting which could become disconnected and cause gasoline to be spilled. consequence of defect: if the fuel line becomes disconnected, spills gasoline and an ignition source IS present, a fire or explosion may…

  Risk and remedy

  Remedy

  Reconnect fuel line fitting, as required.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling2
2. Seat belts2
3. Equipment1
4. Power train1
5. Suspension1

Latest complaints

• Nov 24, 2003IN82,314 mi
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

  Engine knocks , bearings bad. *la

• Apr 2, 1998NY
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline

  Vehicle continuously stalls, several repairs made and stalling still occurrs.

• Jan 19, 1998OH
  Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack

  Cable that supports spare tire under bed of pickup IS corroded and failed. spare tire dropped into intersection and nearly caused a crash.

• Dec 21, 1996NC
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

  Purchased jeep used, seat belt buckles inoperative. *ak

• Jul 1, 1996CA
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

  Driver's seat belt buckle fell apart. Please describe details. *ak

• May 11, 1995AZ
  Power train › Axle assembly

  Rear axle failed actually breaking away from wheel resulting in rear tire to separate. Vehicle had to be towed to nearest mechanic. Please describe details. tt

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