Vehicle recall 88V155000 · September 29, 1988
1987-1988 Jeep Wrangler
Windshield frame metal may crack at the wiper arm pivot mountings due to metal stress during wiper operation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Windshield frame metal may crack at the wiper arm pivot mountings due to metal stress during wiper operation.
- Consequence
- This can cause dislocation and binding of the wipersystem linkage which, in inclement weather, could affect driver visibility andresult in an accident.
- Remedy
- Retrofit with a windshield frame reinforcement at the wiper pivot locations and redesigned linkage components to reduce stress at the pivot mountings.
- Notes
- System: visual; windshield frame and wiper linkage.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles.note: this recall is continued in NHTSA recall 93V150000. The manufacturerbegan including a windshield frame reinforcement in its vehicle production as ofoctober 13, 1988. 1989 models produced before October 13, 1988 are eligible forthis recall.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V155000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 29, 1988
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- April 12, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 75,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Wrangler (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
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