How many recalls does the 1972 Jeep Wagoneer have?

The 1972 Jeep Wagoneer has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1972 Jeep Wagoneer has an open recall?

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1972 Jeep Wagoneer Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1972 Jeep Wagoneer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 185,029 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 87V178000 1987-11-23 180,000 affected

Defect

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 72V202000 1972-08-15 5,029 affected

Defect

AMERICAN MOTORS CAMPAIGN NO WAGTUBE.POSSIBILITY THAT RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINECOULD WEAR THROUGH.DUE TO RUBBING ON SHOCK ABSORBER COVER.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING BRAKE LINE AND REROUTING TO ELIMINATE CONTACT).

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1972 Jeep Wagoneer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.