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1981 Jeep Wagoneer recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1981 Jeep Wagoneer. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1981 Jeep Wagoneer recalls, newest first

August 27, 2007NHTSA 07E06400034,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 23, 1987NHTSA 87V178000180,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary
The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.
Consequence
Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.
Remedy
Owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. Repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 4, 1981NHTSA 81V0150001,724 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
The transmission throttle control rod spring may have been improperly installed. This may cause the throttle to close more slowly than normal. Vehicles may return to idle slowly.
Remedy
Each end of the spring will be inspected and relocated, if necessary, to ensure correct positioning.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1981 Jeep Wagoneer were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Jeep Wagoneer years

Other 1981 Jeep models

Questions

Does the 1981 Jeep Wagoneer have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, visibility, vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1981 Jeep Wagoneer recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Jeep dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Jeep Wagoneer?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.