1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Recalls
12 recalls name the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Newest first.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on march 22, 2002. owner notification began september 23, 2002. 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.
Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. the front disc brake rotors can experience…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. this IS not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. drivers can mistakenly step on the accelerator pedal when they intend to step on the brake pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Pedal misapplication by a driver can cause unintended acceleration.
Remedy
Dealers will install a shift interlock on the automatic transmission of these vehicles.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the center rear seat belt buckle may not be accessible when the right (passenger) side of the rear seat back IS folded down in the cargo stowage position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a collision, the occupant of the center rear seat may not be properly restrained and personal injury could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly.
The molded plastic pin which connects the upper steering column shaft and the lower column shaft may have been sheared prior to installation of the steering column assembly into the vehicle. If this occurred, the upper steering shaft will separate from the lower steering shaft.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the upper and lower steering shafts separate, completeloss of steering control will occur, which could result in an accident.
Remedy
A restraining sleeve will be added to the intermediate shaft to limit the amount of steering shaft movement available.
Grease applied to the liftgate latch rubber bumpers to ease component assembly caused the bumper to swell, interfering with the movement of the liftgate latch pawl. This prevents the liftgate latching when closed and difficult to open when latched.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An unlatched liftgate can open while the vehicle IS inmotion, and could result in an occupant falling out.
Remedy
Replace the liftgate assembly on affected vehicles.
The eccentric cam adjuster bolts in both front lower suspension arm-to-front axle bracket attachments may fail due to assembly misalignment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Cam bolt failures cause the vehicle to pull to oneside when the brakes are applied, resulting in a possible loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Remedy
Replace the front suspension cam bolts, cam washers, and nuts with components of a different design.
The retainer clip which secures the master cylinder input rod to the brake pedal was not installed properly, and could work loose.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Disengagement of the retainer clip will allow free playin the attachment and can allow the input rod to separate from the brake pedalcausing complete loss of brake application which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Improperly installed retainer clips will be removed and new retainer clips will be properly installed.
Owner complaints
555 complaints59 involved a crash36 involved a fire37 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at her residence, she heard an abnormal noise and saw bolts from the steering gear explode from the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated she had an independent mechanic come to her…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at her residence, she heard an abnormal noise and saw bolts from the steering gear explode from the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated she had an independent mechanic come to her residence to have the gear replaced. The contact stated that the failure was experienced on three different occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
- Vehicle speed control
I was driving to the store one day and I pulled into a stall and tryd to shift into park when it was locked in gear I then pulled the e brake pulled the shifter back and forth with pressure while applying the brakes and shifted to 1ST gear and then to park I assumed it was in park I releaseed the e brake and released brakes and continued to accelerate forward in park
- Fuel/propulsion system
Nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 my vin IS not shown in this recall. The danger of an fire or explosion from a rear end collision IS applicable to all 1993 jeep grand cherokee that are not equipped with a tow hitch. I have spoken to chrysler case # 29553444. They will not tell me why this vin IS excluded. Help
- Fuel system, gasoline · Structure
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the dealer failed to perform the recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) due to corrosion in the rear of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the rear frame was corroded and needed…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the dealer failed to perform the recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) due to corrosion in the rear of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the rear frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. Updated 07/12/16*lj updated 08/02/16.*jb
- Electrical system
Printed circuit board module in the overhead console burned up when I was driving filling the vehicle with smoke.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owned a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the wires in the battery of the vehicle caused the vehicle to catch fire. The details of the fire were unknown. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline · Structure
1993 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to dealership and recall notices issues. *smd the dealer claimed the trailer hitch was safe and didn't need to be replaced. The consumer was not certain, if the dealer really inspected the vehicle. *Jb
- Unknown or other
The problem IS that I cannot get the recall work done timely - I have been waiting for more than 4 months for the dealer to call and tell me when the required work can be done. This IS totally unacceptable . The vehicle IS in santa fe nm.
- Electrical system
Vehicle looses all power - engine stops as well as electrical --- until you shake main wiring harness . Have spent over $ 5000.00 having complete electrical diagnostic replacing main ecm harness and testing after repairs were completed . Still same problem and was told by electrical auto technician…
Vehicle looses all power - engine stops as well as electrical --- until you shake main wiring harness . Have spent over $ 5000.00 having complete electrical diagnostic replacing main ecm harness and testing after repairs were completed . Still same problem and was told by electrical auto technician to make complaint as jeep chrysler will not warranty or have a replacement ecm for any grand jeep cherokee's effected by this problem . Just recently found this site and asking for you to do something for this problem . My wife and I have both been in many near misses do this problem as this has happened over a 100 times and no this IS not an exaggeration . If you could get jeep chrysler to make a replacement ecm would be good !!!!! Do we have to take them to class action law suit after a serious accident to get satisfaction as many other grand jeep cherokee's have this problem???
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owned a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. While parked, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. As a result, the vehicle caught on fire. A police and a fire report were filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) after the failure occurred. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline · Structure
1993 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to incomplete recall repairs and unsatisfactory customer service at dealership. *smd the consumer stated when he picked up the vehicle, the fuel tank was leaking. *Jb
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the fuel pump assembly failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that replaced the fuel pump assembly. The failure recurred twice and the part was replaced a total of three times. The vehicle was not repaired…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the fuel pump assembly failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that replaced the fuel pump assembly. The failure recurred twice and the part was replaced a total of three times. The vehicle was not repaired and was to be taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection to determine the failure. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 02v053000 (power train) and 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and was to schedule the recall repairs with an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 50 mph, there was smoke emitting from the rear of vehicle. The contact pulled over, opened the hood and discovered that the vehicle was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police and a fire report were filed. There…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 50 mph, there was smoke emitting from the rear of vehicle. The contact pulled over, opened the hood and discovered that the vehicle was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police and a fire report were filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000. .. Updated 02/19/15 *bf.....updated 03-11-15 *bf according to chrysler, vehicle was inspected by eaa on 12/5/14 and the report concluded the cause was the result of fluid leaking onto the exhaust. updated 05/29/15 chrysler claimed the fluid could not be determined. Updated 08/05/15. *Jb updated 9/18/2017*cn
- Steering
The upper and lower steering shafts separated while the vehicle was parked. This was a problem in chrysler recall #604 (recall 93v210000) where a plastic pin holding the shafts together was sheared in specific jeep models. The plastic pin in my vehicle was not present and there was nothing…
The upper and lower steering shafts separated while the vehicle was parked. This was a problem in chrysler recall #604 (recall 93v210000) where a plastic pin holding the shafts together was sheared in specific jeep models. The plastic pin in my vehicle was not present and there was nothing preventing the upper and lower steering shafts from separating, causing complete loss of control of steering. There could be a fatal accident resulting in this if the shafts separated while driving. The recall should still be pending for all 1993 jeep grand cherokees. It IS unreasonable for chrysler to cease this recall, as it IS very likely to cause serious injury if would occur. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
We were driving down the road and the rear of the jeep began smoking. we pulled over and immediately the jeep burst into flames. we grabbed a suit case and got away from it. the fuel tank exploded and the entire jeep was engulfed in flame and burned to the ground. we were moving so we had most…
We were driving down the road and the rear of the jeep began smoking. we pulled over and immediately the jeep burst into flames. we grabbed a suit case and got away from it. the fuel tank exploded and the entire jeep was engulfed in flame and burned to the ground. we were moving so we had most of our personal possessions in it. obviously everything was lost. the insurance company refused to cover any of the costs of towing. my tow bill alone was over $700. we have not even totaled the loss of our personal property. *tr
- Steering
Backing up slowly out of my driveway I heard a loud bang like a bolt breaking. Immediately lost the ability to steer right and somewhat left. Had car towed to garage and tech said steering box broke and support bolts snapped off and damaged radiator as well. Glad this did not happen on the road at speed, could have been a bad wreck. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline · Structure
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure), but the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact noticed flames under the hood after the vehicle was started. The contact turned off the vehicle and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 200,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline · Structure
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Fuel system, gasoline · Structure
Got recall notice n45/nhtsa 13v-252 a year ago, stated parts not available. Dealer does not return calls, called chrysler "group recall assistance center", they say call dealer. It has been a year since I got the recall notice! *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system · Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign ID number 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and stated that the part needed to service the vehicle was not available. The ealer was unable to provide an expected date for the…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign ID number 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and stated that the part needed to service the vehicle was not available. The ealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. updated 08-20-14 *bf updated 8/28/2014 *js
- Structure
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline and structure) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline and structure) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number 13v252000 ( fuel system, gasoline , structure), however the contact was unable to have the vehicle repaired under the recall because the part needed was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Fuel system, gasoline · Structure
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) had surpassed a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the contact would have to wait for a second notification letter by mail. The…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) had surpassed a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the contact would have to wait for a second notification letter by mail. The contact felt it was unacceptable being that it was such a seriously dangerous failure that could potentially be life treating. The manufacture was not made aware. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure...updated 04-22-14 *bf updated 04/25/2014 *js *tr!....updated 07/31/14 *bf
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries)…
ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise NHTSA might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V-252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.NHTSA's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by
- Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
NHTSA has conducted extensive analysis of the data regarding fuel tank integrity for the model year (MY) 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (JGC). As a result of that work, the agency has decided to upgrade its safety defect investigation to an Engineering Analysis and to expand the scope of vehicles included in the…
NHTSA has conducted extensive analysis of the data regarding fuel tank integrity for the model year (MY) 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (JGC). As a result of that work, the agency has decided to upgrade its safety defect investigation to an Engineering Analysis and to expand the scope of vehicles included in the investigation. NHTSA's assessment of the data collected during this investigation indicates that rear-impact-related tank failures and vehicle fires are more prevalent in the JGC than in the non-Jeep peer vehicles. In addition, the agency's analysis of its FARS data for the peer vehicles and three Jeep models shows a higher incidence of rear-impact, fatal fire crashes for the Jeep products.PE10-031 had focused on the fuel tank system integrity of the JGC vehicles during rear-end collisions and impacts.The fuel tank is located at the rear of the vehicle, between the bumper and axle, and is manufactured from a plastic material (HDPE).Three peer vehicles (across the same MY range as the JGC) were identified for comparative assessment: the Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Explorer, and Toyota 4Runner.ODI has collected and assessed a significant volume of data for the JGC and three peer vehicles under the Defect Petition (DP) 09-005 and PE10-031, much of which was either provided by the petitioner or by the subject and peer manufacturers in response to ODI's information request letters.NHTSA has also utilized its FARS database.Fatal crash data was collected for the JGC and its three peers, along with data for two other Jeep vehicles, the Cherokee and Liberty, which were also manufactured with rear mounted fuel tanks and assessed by ODI as Jeep peer vehicles.Based on the agency's current analysis, ODI is upgrading its investigation to determine whether the subject vehicles contain a defect that presents an unreasonable risk to safety.The subject vehicles for EA12-005 will be MY 1993-2004 JGC, MY 1993-2001 Cherokee, and MY 2002-2007 Liberty; the estimated production volumes for these vehicles is approximately 5.1 million, although attrition is a factor for the older vehicles.Please note that the counts shown in the above failure report summary are for the JGC only (values shown in the total column are unique).Data for the other Jeep models and possibly other peer models will be collected during the investigation.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification (ODI) numbers:506249, 549376, 734783, 869217, 10009553, 10335943, 10351589, 10351980, 10357528.
- Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires
In a letter dated October 2, 2009, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned NHTSA to open a defect investigation and recall model year 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees.CAS alleged that the subject vehicles have defective fuel tank storage systems that present a fire hazard in crashes. CAS alleged that the plastic…
In a letter dated October 2, 2009, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned NHTSA to open a defect investigation and recall model year 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees.CAS alleged that the subject vehicles have defective fuel tank storage systems that present a fire hazard in crashes. CAS alleged that the plastic fuel tank's placement behind the rear axle and below the rear bumper, and the lack of adequate shielding, make it more vulnerable to rupture or leakage from a rear-impact by another vehicle (including damage from other components located on the Grand Cherokee), or in the case of rollover crashes, from other external objects.CAS also alleged that the fuel filler neck tears off in crashes.In its petition, CAS cites data from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) showing 172 fatal fire crashes with 254 fatalities involving the subject vehicles from calendar years 1992 through 2008.CAS stated that there have been at least 44 crashes with 64 total fatalities (subject and non-subject vehicles) where fire was entered as the Most Harmful Event (MHE) in the FARS database.In response to the CAS petition, ODI made a preliminary examination of available data.FARS data showed 2,988 occupants of the subject vehicles have died in crashes since 1992.Of those, 55 died in 44 crashes where fire was listed as the Most Harmful Event.Identifying crashes most likely associated with the alleged defect as described by CAS (defined as the subject vehicle being struck at the 5, 6 or 7 o'clock positions) isolated 10 crashes with 13 occupant fatalities.ODI also reviewed the Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ) database and identified 12 reports alleging A) a post-crash fuel tank leak and/or B) a post-crash fire potentially related to a fuel tank leak.Of the 12 reports, 10 involved fires (two involved fuel leaks only) with 9 alleged injuries and 1 alleged fatality.The existence of these post-crash fires does not, by itself, establish a defect trend.Further review and investigation into these incidents is needed to determine the existence of any relationship between the alleged defect and each fire or leak.It should be noted that ODI also conducted a preliminary review of the Early Warning Reporting (EWR) data that did not find the subject vehicles to be over-represented for post-crash fires.ODI's initial review neither supports nor excludes the possibility that a defect exists in the subject vehicles.However, ODI has always taken the position that vehicle fires pose a significant safety risk.Accordingly, ODI has granted the petition to further investigate the conditions associated with post-crash fires in these vehicles.
- Hood latch failure
Odi opened ea02-029 to determine whether a safety-related defect trend existed in the my 1997 jeep grand cherokee hood latch assemblies.during ea02-029, there was no specific failure mechanism identified that could differentiate the my 1997 vehicles from other vehicles containing this same hood latch assembly or could…
Odi opened ea02-029 to determine whether a safety-related defect trend existed in the my 1997 jeep grand cherokee hood latch assemblies.during ea02-029, there was no specific failure mechanism identified that could differentiate the my 1997 vehicles from other vehicles containing this same hood latch assembly or could account for their higher complaint rate.as a result, odi expanded the scope of this investigation to include all grand cherokee vehicles equipped with the subject hood latch assemblies.in performing ea02-029, it was determined that some of the secondary hood latches in the subject vehicles may exhibit increased operating frictional resistance; however, since none of the primary hood latches showed any evidence of mechanical or operational deficiency and the complaint rate of hood fly-ups measured over an extended exposure time was low, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.
- Sudden acceleration
There is no summary currently available
- Roll-away in reverse when parked
Daimlerchrysler has recalled the zj models to incorporate a secondary detent spring into the shifter.even though the wj 6 cyl. Vehicles use the same manual detent lever that as the vehicles in the recall population, odi believes that the wj redesigned shifter, which improves floor shifter functionality and ergonomics…
Daimlerchrysler has recalled the zj models to incorporate a secondary detent spring into the shifter.even though the wj 6 cyl. Vehicles use the same manual detent lever that as the vehicles in the recall population, odi believes that the wj redesigned shifter, which improves floor shifter functionality and ergonomics, helps to provide feedback to the driver to indicate whether ?park? Has or has not been achieved.although the investigator was able to induce a ?false park? In the wj platform for 6 cyl. Vehicles, the level of difficulty was greater than that required for all zj models, and the complaint rate was significantly lower than the recalled zj population.further, the odi investigator was also able to create a ?false park? In peer vehicles with the same level of difficulty and frequency as the subject vehicle wj platform.the wj complaint rate was inflated due to national exposure through the press. The complaint rate prier to the july 5, 2001 media coverage for the wj vehicles IS similar to the peer vehicle incident rate.based on the above, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time in the wj population.accordingly, this investigation IS closed with a safety recal for the zj platform only.
- Brake roter disc/hud separation
There is no summary currently available
- Viscous coupling failure
Alleged that the viscous coupling in the transfer case of his 1993 grand cherokee vehicle failed which affected steering, braking and starting of the vehicle.
- Brake disc/hub separation
Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of the brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
- Brake disc/hub separation
consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
- Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle shaft separation
This investigation was opened to examine the failure mode and the risk to motor vehicle safety posed by allegations of rear axle separations.the rear axle shaft and housing design IS typical of those in which the weight of the vehicle IS carried on the axle housing.the left and right axle shafts, supported by roller…
This investigation was opened to examine the failure mode and the risk to motor vehicle safety posed by allegations of rear axle separations.the rear axle shaft and housing design IS typical of those in which the weight of the vehicle IS carried on the axle housing.the left and right axle shafts, supported by roller bearings, are situated inside the axle housing.the inboard splined end of the axle shaft receives power transmitted from the differential assembly, providing torque to the rear wheels.the allegations are that the axle shaft fails, resulting in the separation of a wheel and axle hub assembly or the entire axle shaft and wheel assembly, depending on the location of the axle shaft failure.as identified by chrysler, the subject rear axles are dana 35C and 35CM models, which have been used on the subject vehicles since the 1990 model year.a safety defect trend with respect to the subject axle shafts has not been identified.see hard copy resume for full text of summary.
- Qck-connect fuel line fail
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- Fuel tank leakage
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- Steering shaft failure
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- Fuel tank leakage
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- Rear liftgate latch
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10229910Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package that have received a trailer-hitch assembly as a result of the N45 or N46 Campaign.
- 10221079Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package that have received a trailer-hitch assembly as a result of the N45 or N46 Campaign.
- 10220995Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.
- 10220409Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10189177Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
- 10150552Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.
- 10139909Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package that have received a trailer-hitch assembly as a result of the N45 or N46 Campaign.
- 10139596Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.
- 10136886New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N45062013 During recent discussions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (?NHTSA?) and Chrysler Group LLC (?Chrysler?) mutually identified an opportunity to incrementally improve the performance of 1993 through 1998 model year Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles and 2002 through 2007 model year Jeep Liberty vehicles in certain low-speed impacts. Chrysler has decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall to respond to customer concerns about that assessment. Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts. Chrysler intends to inspect the involved vehicles and if necessary, install a trailer hitch where appropriate, free of charge (parts and labor). The parts required for this program are currently not available. Chrysler is making all reasonable efforts to obtain the parts as quickly as possible. Chrysler will contact dealers when the parts and repair procedure becomes available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 6089092Concerns with door check roller repair. *Nlm
- 6089000Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *Nlm
- 6088979This bulletin involves transfer case shifter noise. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607616This bulletin pertains to front end alignment - adjustable / offset ball joints.
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 602450Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches.
- 602337A thumping or creaking noise may be heard coming from the transmission tunnel area on acceleration or while driving over bumpy roads.
- 600889Service manual procedures to service the heater a/c housing.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 600604Subject on customer satisfaction notification #733--brake pedal shift interlock.
- 600490A revised cowl plenum screen has been released which contains a fine mesh screen to minimize debris from entering the heater a/c housing.
- 54423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity.
- 54377A thumping or bumping noise may be heard coming from the transmission tunnel area on acceleration or while driving over bumpy roads.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 525322100 rpm driveline vibration.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
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