Recall 90V-177
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1990 Jeep Cherokee and 2 other models: Vehicle speed control (cruise control).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 90V-177
- Reported
- October 2, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- 165,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Malfunction of fuel injection system throttle postition sensor could cause intermittent high engine idle speed immediately after starting engine.
The risk
High engine idle when car is first placed in gear couldresult in unexpected acceleration.
The fix
Replace throttle position sensors with sensors that would send correct signals to the fuel injection system.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: throttle position sensor.vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0 l engine andautomatic transmission.
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Cherokee 1990
- Jeep Comanche 1990
- Jeep Wagoneer 1990