1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Newest first.
The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.
Remedy
Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.
Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace module, as necessary.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Latch mechanism fell apart on 3 seat belts. *Ak
- Fuel system, other
The defective gas gauge indicator makes it appear that the gas tank has more gas than IS actually in the tank which causes the vehicle to stall, can cause an accident. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Temperature gauge reading was normal when engine fire occurred. *Sd
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Power train › Driveline › Universal joint · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments · Suspension › Front · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core · Visibility › Power window devices and controls · Visibility › Windshield
Windshield cracked.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Elec. Rear window
Analysis of the complaints and odi examination of vehicles suggests thatimpingement of the tailgate lock dust cover against the key may eitherinduce or continue unintended upward movement of the tailgate window.status:chrysler recalled by letter dated november 19, 1987.however,we believe that the self examination…
Analysis of the complaints and odi examination of vehicles suggests thatimpingement of the tailgate lock dust cover against the key may eitherinduce or continue unintended upward movement of the tailgate window.status:chrysler recalled by letter dated november 19, 1987.however,we believe that the self examination called for in the recall notice doesnot meet with the intent of the law.chrysler has been requested toreexamine the recall by letter dated 11/20/87.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 43049Unknown
- 43048Unknown
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