NHTSA Recall # | 42337 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V112000 |
MFG Compaign # | D13 |
Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 29/03/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/12/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/02/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 04/03/04 |
Report created | 10/03/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 14621 |
Defect summary | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 4. 0l engines, the crankshaft position sensor wiring insulation may crack and expose the wire. |
Consequence summary | In the presence of moisture, this could result in sensor malfunction, which could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor. Owner notification began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
Recall notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. D13. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |