Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 86V-058 · 1987 Jeep Wrangler
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 86V-058 covers 3,333 1987 Jeep Wrangler for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V058000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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. IMPROPERLY TIGHTEN STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLT MAY CAUSE COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
PROPERLY TIGHTEN BOTH WHEEL LUG NUTS AND STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS.
SYSTEM: WHEEL LUG NUTS/STEERING SHAFT/CLAMP BOLTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1986 to April 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.