Vehicle speed control: cablesRecall 86V-146 · Jeep vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 86V-146 covers 4,928 Jeep vehicles for a vehicle speed control: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET AND LEVER ASSEMBLIES.
SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS AND MULTI PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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 March 1, 1986 to April 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.