Vehicle recall 87V178000 · November 23, 1987

Jeep Wagoneer, Cherokee and 1 more model

The key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.

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

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.
Notes: System: tailgate windowvehicle description: multipurpose vehicles equipped with a power tailgatewindow.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V178000
Reported to NHTSA: November 23, 1987
Filed by: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owner notification: May 27, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 180,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Recall 87V178000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1974-1983): 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974
Jeep Grand Wagoneer (1984-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984
Jeep Wagoneer (1970-1983): 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970

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