Transport CanadaMedium Risk
1987 JEEP YJTransport Canada Recall #1988137
The official notice
Defect
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHEET METAL CRACKING AT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM PIVOT MOUNTINGS. THIS CAN RESULT IN DISLOCATION AND BINDING OF THE WIPER SYSTEM LINKAGE. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DURING INCLEMENT CONDITIONS WOULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH A WINDSHIELD FRAME REINFORCEMENT AT THE WIPER PIVOT LOCATIONS AND WITH REDESIGNED LINKAGE COMPONENETS TO REDUCE STRESS LEVELS AT THE PIVOT MOUNTINGS.
12,004 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 271TUpdated June 10, 2026