Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #13V252000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V252000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 1993-1998 jeep grand cherokee and 2002-2007 jeep liberty vehicles Includes 1,560,000 affected units, Post-Collision Fire after Rear Impact, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 1993-1998 jeep grand cherokee and 2002-2007 jeep liberty vehicles
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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).