JEEP CJ8 1984: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| Make : JEEP | Model : CJ8 | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1983-08-01 - 1983-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V009000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1988-02-12 | Date Received by ODI: 1988-01-27 | Date Added to Database: 1988-01-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: CHRYSLER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 230 | ||
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Summary:
STEERING SYSTEM LEFT TIE ROD END MAY DEVELOP A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE TREADED PART OF THE ROD DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. |
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Consequence:
COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END RESULTS IN LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE LEFT TIE ROD ENDS WITH NEW PROPERLY HARDENED ENDS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE ROD ENDVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLES; SPECIAL FLEET FOR POST OFFICEUSE IN ALASKA. |
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