Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 86V-160 · Jeep vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 86V-160 covers 635 Jeep vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 1986.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected6353 models
ReportedDec 11, 1986Owners notified Feb 13, 1987
Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V160000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF ENGINE THAT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CHAFING OF THE FUEL HOSE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.

What to do

The fix

REMOVE STUD AND REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE AND LINE ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLES WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE.

SYSTEM: ENGINE MANIFOLD/FUEL HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH I-6 ENGINES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1986 to August 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.