Jeep recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
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).
Vehicles covered
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993–1998
- Jeep Liberty 2002–2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V252000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 19, 2013
- Owners notified
- Aug 1, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,560,000
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure; Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- N45, N46
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Jeep recall: Suspension May 1, 2018
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Seats Oct 10, 2017
- Jeep recall: Air bags Oct 19, 2015
- Dodge / Jeep recall: Power train Apr 15, 2015
- Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Jan 28, 2015
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Jul 2, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.