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Recall 1987038 — Jeep Wagoneer – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1987038 — JEEP WAGONEER

Transport CanadaCritical

April 9, 1987

1987 JEEP WAGONEERTransport Canada Recall #1987038

ENGINE

The official notice

Defect

VEHICLES WITH 4.0 LITRE ENGINES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH OUT-OF- TOLERANCE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLIES WHICH COULD PREVENT THE ENGINE SPEED FROM RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND SUSPECT THROTTLE BODIES REPLACED.

1,977 vehicles affectedMfr ref: J4LT-BDY-8702Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1987 JEEP WAGONEER

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