Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
JEEP
Model Of Vehicle
LIBERTY
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
13V252000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Fuel Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source May Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Group Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1560000
Date Owners Notified
20140801
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20130619
Make Campaign Number
N45, N46