NHTSA Recall 00V195000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V195000; Date: Jul. 17, 2000
Separation of the vent tube weld could result in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,500
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks with suspect vent tube welds.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace any fuel tanks built in the suspect time period. The vehicle will be inspected and if the bar code on the fuel tank indicates that the tank was built during the suspect period, it will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 28, 2000. 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 contactdaimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 28, 2000
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