Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 88V-009 · 1984 Jeep CJ8

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 88V-009 covers 230 1984 Jeep CJ8 for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 1988.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2301 model

ReportedJan 27, 1988Owners notified Feb 12, 1988

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 88V009000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

STEERING SYSTEM LEFT TIE ROD END MAY DEVELOP A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE TREADED PART OF THE ROD DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.

COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END RESULTS IN LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.

What to do

REPLACE LEFT TIE ROD ENDS WITH NEW PROPERLY HARDENED ENDS.

SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE ROD ENDVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLES; SPECIAL FLEET FOR POST OFFICEUSE IN ALASKA.

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

1 model

Jeep CJ81984

Built from August 1, 1983 to August 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.