NHTSA Recall 01V374000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V374000; Date: Dec. 5, 2001
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 50,200
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel inlet check valve could stick in the partially open position. This condition could cause fuel to spill out of the filler tube during refueling.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the fuel inlet check valve. Vehicles found to have a sticking fuel inlet check valve will have the fuel tank assembly replaced. Owner notification began December 24, 2001. 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.
Recall Notes:
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: Dec 24, 2001
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