The 1985 Jeep Wagoneer has two recalls, both carrying serious safety consequences: one can cause sudden loss of braking power and another can cause loss of steering control.
On diesel-equipped models, the brake system vacuum tank can develop a leak after a bumper impact, stripping away the power assist and significantly increasing stopping distance with no warning to the driver. The steering concern affects the intermediate steering shaft, where an insufficiently tightened pinch bolt can allow the shaft to slip, leaving the driver without steering control.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake vacuum tank in 2.1-litre turbo diesel engines may leak if the bumper is impacted. A leak reduces power-assisted braking and increases stopping distance.
What the fix does
The brake vacuum tank will be replaced with a more impact-resistant model.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The upper pinch bolt on the intermediate steering shaft may not be tightened properly, which could cause you to lose steering control.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
