Recall 87V-178: 1974–1983 Jeep Cherokee, 1984–1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and 1 more

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Nov 23, 1987, covering about 180,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
87V-178
Report date
Nov 23, 1987
Vehicles affected
180,000
Owners notified
May 27, 1988

The problem

The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.

The risk

Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.

The fix

Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. Repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.

Notes

System: tailgate windowvehicle description: multipurpose vehicles equipped with a power tailgatewindow.

Recall details

ManufacturerCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentVisibility › Glass, Side/Rear
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number87V178000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jeep Cherokee1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983All years
Jeep Grand Wagoneer1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988All years
Jeep Wagoneer1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 87V-178?

The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.

How is recall 87V-178 fixed?

Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. Repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.