Jeep Comanche recalls

11 official safety recalls for the Jeep Comanche from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. 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. Front brake rotors may corrode and separate

    Reported January 12, 1998Model years 1990–1991NHTSA campaign 98V005000293,369 vehicles affected

    Severe corrosion can weaken the rotor hub and allow the cast iron wear surface to separate, reducing braking effectiveness. Dealers will replace the rotors with corrosion-protected ones.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
    Consequence
    THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 9, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  2. Throttle position sensor may cause high idle

    Reported October 2, 1990Model years 1989–1990NHTSA campaign 90V177000165,000 vehicles affected

    A faulty throttle position sensor may cause intermittent high engine idle just after starting. The vehicle could accelerate unexpectedly when first put in gear. The sensors will be replaced with ones that send correct signals to the fuel injection system.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
    Defect
    MALFUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM THROTTLE POSTITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING ENGINE.
    Consequence
    HIGH ENGINE IDLE WHEN CAR IS FIRST PLACED IN GEAR COULDRESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS WITH SENSORS THAT WOULD SEND CORRECT SIGNALS TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0 L ENGINE ANDAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

  3. Brake booster vacuum canister may leak

    Reported July 1, 1988Model years 1985–1987NHTSA campaign 88V1060001,600 vehicles affected

    Impact from a bumper may cause a brake booster vacuum canister to leak, reducing power brake assist and increasing stopping distance. The canisters will be replaced and a restriction orifice installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
    Defect
    BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.
    Consequence
    THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CANNISTERS WITH NEW TYPE CANNISTERS; ALSO, INSTALL A RESTRICTION ORIFICE TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT VACUUM IN EVENT CANNISTER LEAKAGE OCCURS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: POWER BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.1 LITER TURBO DIESEL ENGINE.

  4. Throttle body may prevent accelerator from returning to idle

    Reported March 18, 1987Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 87V03500020,439 vehicles affected

    An out-of-tolerance throttle body may prevent the accelerator from returning to idle when released. Replace suspect throttle bodies.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
    Defect
    VEHICLE MAY CONTAIN AN OUT OF TOLERANCE THROTTLE BODY.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR FROM RETURNING TOIDLE WHEN RELEASED.
    Remedy
    REPLACE SUSPECT THROTTLE BODIES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: THROTLE/ACCELERATOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0 L ENGINES.

  5. Cruise control may operate inconsistently

    Reported February 25, 1987Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 87V0220003,996 vehicles affected

    The cruise control module may cause inconsistent cruise control operation, which could result in loss of control and an accident. Replace the module as necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    Defect
    CRUISE CONTROL MODULE COULD HAVE INCONSISTENT CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION.
    Consequence
    INCONSISTENT CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION COULD RESULT INLOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPLACE MODULE, AS NECESSARY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI PURPOSE VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL.

  6. Fuel hose may chafe and leak

    Reported December 11, 1986Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 86V160000635 vehicles affected

    A stud on top of the intake manifold could contact and chafe the fuel supply hose, potentially causing a fuel leak. The stud will be removed, and the fuel supply hose and line assembly will be replaced on vehicles with accumulated mileage.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    A STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF ENGINE THAT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CHAFING OF THE FUEL HOSE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
    Remedy
    REMOVE STUD AND REPLACE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE AND LINE ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLES WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ENGINE MANIFOLD/FUEL HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH I-6 ENGINES.

  7. Steering linkage couplers may cause misalignment

    Reported December 9, 1986Model years 1986–1987NHTSA campaign 86V1590006,958 vehicles affected

    Steering linkage couplers may be out of tolerance after excessive acid etching, causing steering wheel misalignment and potentially eventual loss of vehicle control. Out of tolerance couplers will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:LINKAGES
    Defect
    STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS REMAINED IN ACID ETCHING BATH TOO LONG. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: COUPLERS COULD BE OUT OF TOLERANCE RESULTING IN STEERING WHEEL MISALIGNMENT WITH EVENTUAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
    Remedy
    REPLACE OUT OF TOLERANCE STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  8. Parking brake pawl may yield under load

    Reported November 14, 1986Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 86V14700041,073 vehicles affected

    An improperly hardened parking brake pawl could yield under load, causing loss of the parking brake. The parking brake assemblies will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE
    Defect
    PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLY PAWL MAY BE IMPROPERLY HARDENED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: PAWL COULD YIELD UNDER LOAD RESULTING IN LOSS OF PARKING BRAKES.
    Remedy
    REPLACE PARK BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: PARK BRAKE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  9. Accelerator cable bushing may disconnect

    Reported November 7, 1986Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 86V1460004,928 vehicles affected

    The accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever, causing loss of engine control and the engine to return to idle. The accelerator pedal bracket and lever assemblies will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
    Defect
    ACCELERATOR CABLE BUSHING COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE ACCELERATOR LEVER ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ENGINE CONTROL WITH ENGINE RETURNING TO IDLE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET AND LEVER ASSEMBLIES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS AND MULTI PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  10. Certification label may show incorrect load and tire information

    Reported February 25, 1986Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 86V0310001,129 vehicles affected

    Incorrect gross weight ratings and tire pressures on the certification label may leave owners without the correct load capacity and tire pressure information for safe operation. Replacement labels with correct information will be mailed to owners.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    GROSS WEIGHT RATINGS AND TIRE PRESSURES INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ARE INCORRECT, THESE DO NOT COMPLY TO FEDERAL REGULATION PART 567. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS INFORMATION IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE TRUCK OWNER IS INFORMED OF ITS LOAD CAPACITY AND THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE.
    Remedy
    REPLACEMENT LABELS WITH CORRECT INFORMATION WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: CERTIFICATION LABEL/PART 567. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: METRIC TON TRUCKS.

  11. Fuel line fitting may disconnect

    Reported October 29, 1985Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 85V13900014,643 vehicles affected

    An improperly connected fuel line fitting may disconnect and spill gasoline. If fuel reaches an ignition source, a fire or explosion could occur. The fitting will be reconnected as required.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    JEEPS MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY CONNECTED FUEL LINE FITTING WHICH COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AND CAUSE GASOLINE TO BE SPILLED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED, SPILLS GASOLINE AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR.
    Remedy
    RECONNECT FUEL LINE FITTING, AS REQUIRED.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL LINE FITTING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: JEEPS EQUIPPED WITH 4 CYLINDER T.B.I. ENGINE.

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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