| Make : JEEP | Model : CJ8 | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 19830801 - 19830801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V009000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880212 | Date Received by ODI: 19880127 | Date Added to Database: 19880129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 230 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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