What NHTSA investigated
Summary of information from manufacturer:the fuel injected 6 CYLINDER(242 cid) in-line engine is apparently new to the installation into thejeep cherokee.analysis:the fuel injected engine allegedly stalls while the vehicle iscruising at highway speeds (35-55MPH).TWO failure modes have beenidentified, stalling when cornering or going over a bump and the otheris engine stall while cruising--usually in high ambient temperaturesituations.jeep has identified a problem with the exhaust manifoldgasket fit to the cylinder head which affects the high temperatureperformance of the cps (crank position sensor/engine speed sensor)module. Chrysler/jeep has a task force to study the problem.status:crecommend closing this pe and continuing the analysis in an ea.#===
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep | CHEROKEE | 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.