1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Recalls

1 recall names the 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Newest first.

• Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

  Feb 15, 2002NHTSA 02V0530001,620,000 vehicles

  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.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Service brakes, hydraulic3
2. Air bags1
3. Electrical system1

Latest complaints

• Feb 23, 2005OH
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor

  While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb

• Dec 29, 1999IA
  Electrical system › Ignition

  When getting into the vehicle and putting the key into the ignition, driver will get an electrical shock, and when touching any metal part in the vehicle can get shocked, as well as when taking the key out. *ak

• Oct 5, 1999TXCrash
  Air bags › Frontal

  While sitting at a red light another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle. Uponimpact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy. *ak

• Jul 8, 1999OH
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor

  While driving at any speed brake rotors are out round. When consumer applied the brakes, vehicle jerked and almost lost control. Dealer can't determine cause of the problem. *ak

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.

• 10229256KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
• 10221686KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
• 10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10220099Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
• 10175735Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
• 10169249Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10169247Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 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.
• 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
• 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
• 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
• 620066Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles.
• 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.
• 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.

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