NHTSA recall 01V374000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Reported Dec 5, 200150,200 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number A06Built Jul 1, 2001 – Oct 12, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the fuel inlet check valve could stick in the partially open position. this condition could cause fuel to spill out of the filler tube during refueling.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel inlet check valve. vehicles found to have a sticking fuel inlet check valve will have the fuel tank assembly replaced. owner notification began december 24, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.