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Engineering Analysis · Closed

ELEC. REAR WINDOW

Action number
EA88005
Opened
Oct 23, 1987
Closed
Mar 28, 1989
Outcome
Recall 87V178000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 87V178000.

Campaign 87V178000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

Analysis of the complaints and odi examination of vehicles suggests thatimpingement of the tailgate lock dust cover against the key may eitherinduce or continue unintended upward movement of the tailgate window.status:chrysler recalled by letter dated november 19, 1987.however,we believe that the self examination called for in the recall notice doesnot meet with the intent of the law.chrysler has been requested toreexamine the recall by letter dated 11/20/87.

Vehicles under investigation

1974 Jeep Cherokee1979 Jeep Cherokee1980 Jeep Cherokee1981 Jeep Cherokee1982 Jeep Cherokee1983 Jeep Cherokee1984 Jeep Cherokee1985 Jeep Cherokee1986 Jeep Cherokee1987 Jeep Cherokee1979 Jeep Grand Wagoneer1980 Jeep Grand Wagoneer1981 Jeep Grand Wagoneer1982 Jeep Grand Wagoneer1983 Jeep Grand Wagoneer1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.