NHTSA Recall 13V252000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V252000; Date: Jun. 19, 2013
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2002 Jeep Liberty; 2003 Jeep Liberty; 2004 Jeep Liberty; 2005 Jeep Liberty; 2006 Jeep Liberty; 2007 Jeep Liberty
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 1,560,000
Recall 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.
How to 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).
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 1, 2014
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