OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
91E001000
Electrical System:ignition
Reported Jan 14, 1991 · WELLS MFG. CORP.
Summary
IGNITION SWITCH COULD ENGAGE STARTER SOLENOID AND START ENGINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN ANY POSITION DUE TO AN INCORRECT COIL CONNECTION IN THE STARTER SOLENOID.
Consequence
UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOTION COULD OCCUR BASED ON POSITION OF SHIFT LEVER WHEN ENGINE STARTS; THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL REPLACEMENT STARTER SOLENOIDS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STARTER SOLENOID SWITCHES; AFTERMARKET PART FOR 1972-1973, 1977-1978 AMC CARS; 1980-1984 JEEPS; ALSO 1985-1986 JEEP CJ SERIES AND J10, J20 TRUCKS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE.
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