Jeep CJ-8 recalls

1 official safety recall for the Jeep CJ-8, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Left tie rod end may crack and separate

    Reported January 27, 1988Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 88V009000230 vehicles affected

    Improper heat treatment may cause a fatigue crack in the threaded part of the left tie rod end. It could separate completely, causing loss of steering control and a possible crash. The left tie rod ends will be replaced with properly hardened parts.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    STEERING SYSTEM LEFT TIE ROD END MAY DEVELOP A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE TREADED PART OF THE ROD DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
    Consequence
    COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END RESULTS IN LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
    Remedy
    REPLACE LEFT TIE ROD ENDS WITH NEW PROPERLY HARDENED ENDS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: STEERING/TIE ROD ENDVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLES; SPECIAL FLEET FOR POST OFFICEUSE IN ALASKA.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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