Elec. Rear window

An NHTSA Engineering Analysis into Jeep vehicles. Closed 28 March 1989.

Investigation
EA88005
Type
Engineering Analysis
Opened
23 October 1987
Closed
28 March 1989

What NHTSA investigated

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.

The recall that followed

  1. Jeep — Visibility: Glass, Side/Rear87V17800023 November 1987180,000 vehicles

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
JeepCHEROKEE1974–1987
JeepGRAND WAGONEER1979–1987

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.