1987 Jeep Wrangler
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 1987 Jeep Wrangler. Newest first.
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Bestop aftermarket rear shell roof racks,manufactured between april 27 and may 20, 2004, designed for use with the bestop hardtop made for the 1986-1995 and 1997-2003 jeep wrangler. the cockpit cover may not stay latched to the roof rack because the latch bracket mispositions the rotary latch to the cockpit cover. as a result, the cockpit cover may not…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should this occur, the cockpit could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become a distraction or an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Bestop will notify its customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. owner notification began june 16, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bestop customer service department at (800) 845-3567.
Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with plastic fuel tanks. the fuel tank sending unit gasket can crack causing fuel and fuel vapor leaks.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel and fuel vapor leaked from the fuel tank can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Replace the fuel tank sending unit gasket.
On 1987 through early 1990 models, both front brake hoses can wear due to direct contact with the wheel opening splash shields. On the late 1990 through 1992 models, periodic rubbing contact of the left front brake hose can occur due to movement of the splash shield in certain vehicle operating conditions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Either condition can cause loss of front brake systemfunctions, resulting in increased stopping distances and an increased risk ofvehicle accident.
Remedy
The 1987 to 1990 model vehicles will have both splash shields replaced and both front brake hoses replaced as necessary. All affected late 1990 through 1992 model year vehicles will have additional fasteners installed to further secure the left side splash shield. Also, the left front brake hose will be inspected and replaced as necessary.
Windshield frame metal may crack at the wiper arm pivot mountings due to metal stress during wiper operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause dislocation and binding of the wipersystem linkage which, in inclement weather, could affect driver visibility andresult in an accident.
Remedy
Retrofit with a windshield frame reinforcement at the wiper pivot locations and redesigned linkage components to reduce stress at the pivot mountings.
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.
The wheel lug nuts may have been improperly tightened. also, the steering shaft clamp bolts may not be properly tightened. consequence of defect: improperly tighten wheel lug nuts may cause the lugs to break and eventually result in the wheel falling off.…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Properly tighten both wheel lug nuts and steering shaft clamp bolts.
Owner complaints
38 complaints1 involved a crash11 involved a fire2 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
I ordered pronto brake drum part number bd80003. The part numbers are casted into the part. The drums were different and one of them causes the wheel to freeze. The source of the parts for the retailer said it was defective. The retailer reshipped the parts 3 times, each time the drums received were defective. I was forced to switch to another brand.
- Visibility/wiper
TL* the contact owns a 1987 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while traveling 60 mph, the windshield wipers failed during a rain storm. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the vin was expired and failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign ID number: 93v150000…
TL* the contact owns a 1987 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while traveling 60 mph, the windshield wipers failed during a rain storm. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the vin was expired and failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign ID number: 93v150000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages). The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 280,000 and the current mileage was 361,000.
- Parking brake
When the vehicle was in park, the parking brake disengaged and caused an accident. the dealer was notified. mr scc
- Tires › Tread/belt
Blowout right front,stillrunning three tires. a good amount of tread left on the three remaining tires. *ak( dot number: w2ihfwmn tire size: p215/75r15 )
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers side seat belt does not lock when buckled. nlm
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Possible fuel line leakage resulted in a fire under the hood.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Jeep caught fire, assuming from fuel lines directly on top of exhaust manifold designed by chrysler
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belt unlatched during rollover accident causing death. (Attorney for consumer)
- Fuel system, other
While starting the vehicle up, the gas gauge indicates that there IS a full tank of gas in the vehicle. but when driving about a mile, the gas gauge will show that there IS only a 1/2 of tank. Contacted dealer and can't found the problem. *ak
No summary
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump leak caused fire.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Received recall notice (#94v106000) & contacted the dealer for an appointment. Took vehicle to dealer & after arriving, was informed could not repair due to not having the parts readily available. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Received recall notice (#94v106000). Called dealer & took vehicle in on the appointed date. Was informed could not repair vehicle due to not having the parts readily available. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving the driver's side seat belt unlatched due to a broken spring. Dealer fixed it at consumer's expense. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank IS cracked, causing gas to leak.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Unknown or other
Gas smell after filling tank.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle fire.
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Shoulder belt gets stuck on the door latch when exiting the vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Engine will die out while driving vehicle. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Under the hood fire, due to corrosion of fuel line. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Experienced fire in left side of engine. please give more details. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fuel pump caught fire(recall 94v106000). *Sd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank caught on fire. Burned hole in gas tank all gas leaked on ground. tt at first the gas was leaking from the top of the tank to a hot exhaust pipe and started fire. *Yh
- Visibility › Windshield
Windshield frame cracked, causing windshield to crack. *skd
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
After driving the vehicle, parked it and noticed smoke and fire coming from the engine compartment. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel leakage
Odi has received 6 reports on fuel leakage and 3 reports on alleged remedy failure reports
- Seat back failure
There is no summary currently available
- Seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Sending unit gasket fails
There is no summary currently available
- Exhaust system fires
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel tank/exhaust interfer
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel tank/exhaust interfer
There is no summary currently available
- Safety belt retractor
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- Windshield wiper failure
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 10175510DIPAP Requirements - Addition of Jeep Wrangler (JL/JK) and Jeep Gladiator (JT) Hard Top and Targa Top Panel Replacements - All Dealers (Rev. A)
- 43049Unknown
- 43048Unknown
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