Make : JEEP | Model : WRANGLER | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19860201 - 19880701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V155000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890412 | Date Received by ODI: 19880929 | Date Added to Database: 19881011 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 75000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
WINDSHIELD FRAME METAL MAY CRACK AT THE WIPER ARM PIVOT MOUNTINGS DUE TO METAL STRESS DURING WIPER OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE DISLOCATION AND BINDING OF THE WIPERSYSTEM LINKAGE WHICH, IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY ANDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
RETROFIT WITH A WINDSHIELD FRAME REINFORCEMENT AT THE WIPER PIVOT LOCATIONS AND REDESIGNED LINKAGE COMPONENTS TO REDUCE STRESS AT THE PIVOT MOUNTINGS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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