Vehicle recall 86V146000 · November 7, 1986
Jeep Cherokee, Comanche and 1 more model
Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly. Consequence of defect: this could result in loss of engine control with engine returning to idle.
- Remedy
- Replace accelerator pedal bracket and lever assemblies.
- Notes
- System: accelerator.vehicle description: light trucks and multi purpose passenger vehicles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 7, 1986
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- March 6, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,928
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Cherokee (1986): 1986
- Jeep Comanche (1986): 1986
- Jeep Wagoneer (1986): 1986
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