NHTSA Recall # | 1233 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 02V104000 |
MFG Compaign # | B06 |
Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2001 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS |
Date of notification | 13/05/02 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/98 |
End date of manufacturing | 05/03/02 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/04/02 |
Report created | 15/04/02 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1115322 |
Defect summary | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4. 0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location. |
Consequence summary | This could result in a vehicle fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. Owner notification began may 13, 2002. 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 | Daimlerchrysler recall no. B06. Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |