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Engineering Analysis · Closed

STALLING

Action number
EA88025
Opened
Mar 10, 1988
Closed
Oct 3, 1989
Outcome
Closed without recall

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

What NHTSA is examining

Analysis of information from manufacturer:the multi-point injectionsystem (mpi) used on the subject vehicles has had wiring harness failureand failure of the crank position sensor (cps).both failures have a highfrequency and are the subject of jeep task forces.numerous modificationsto both items have been made.analysis:the stalling problem is semi-intermittent, that is wiringharness failure is most likely to occur under those conditions where theharness is disturbed (cornering and rough road).cps failure can occur anytime, but failure appears to be accentuated by high underhood temperatures(exhaust manifold leaks, etc.) and distortion of the cps housing fromexhaust heat damage or thermal flexing.both conditions result in nosignal.status:recommend opening ea and sending a more refined ir.===

Vehicles under investigation

1987 Jeep Cherokee1987 Jeep Comanche1987 Jeep Wagoneer

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.