Recalls for your 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Recalls for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS


Posted on: 2002-04-15
Description
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
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.

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).

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL


Posted on: 2001-11-15
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles.  The onboard vapor recovery system vent hose may have been misrouted.  This could allow water to enter the canister which can cause fuel to spill out of the filler tube when refueling the tank.

Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect (and reposition as necessary) the vent hose.  If the vent hose is found in the bent down position, and the vehicle has been driven more than 20 miles, the canister assembly will be replaced.  Owner notification began december 3, 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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2002-02-04
Description
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a fuel tank brush guard fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no.  301, fuel system integrity.  The onboard refueling vapor recovery (orvr) control valve can become detached during a crash, allowing fuel leakage.

Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will either replace the fuel tank brush guard with a skid plate or reinforce the existing fuel tank brush guard with a reinforcement bracket.  Owner notification will begin march 4, 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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH


Posted on: 2001-09-21
Description
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles are being recalled for a software error in the instrument cluster microprocessor.  Under certain conditions, the cluster, with the majority of its gauges, illumination, and warning lamps, could become inoperative.

Consequence
Driving the vehicle with an inoperative cluster could cause a distraction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will re-flash the cluster software to correct the condition.  Owner notification began october 8, 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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY


Posted on: 2001-12-20
Description
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.

Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2002-03-27
Description
On certain sport utility vehicles, the passenger air bag wiring harness was improperly manufactured.

Consequence
This could cause improper air bag deployment in certain crash conditions.

Corrective Action
Dealers will add a wiring jumper to the existing circuitry to correct this condition.  Owner notification began april 29, 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.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2006-02-01
Description
Certain aftermarket airtex electric fuel pumps installed for use as replacement equipment for certain 1997-2004 jeep wrangler; 1997-2001 jeep cherokee; 1997-2004 jeep grand cherokee; and 2000-2003 dodge dakota vehicles.  The plastic electrical grommet connectors at the top of the fuel pump module are not compatible with automotive fuels and may degrade causing a potential leak path for fuel.

Consequence
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Airtex will notify its customers and will replace the affected fuel pumps free of charge.  The recall began on january 25, 2006.  Owners may contact airtex customer service department at 1-800-880-3056.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket airtex electric fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep grand cherokee, cherokee, wrangler, or dodge dakota vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2006-07-17
Description
Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.  Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during july 2006.  Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

Notes
This recall only pertains to tradesonic aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #9 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN


Posted on: 2006-06-07
Description
On certain sport utility vehicles, the plastic blades of the electric motor driven cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud.  

Consequence
If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the electric cooling fan modules free of charge.  The recall began on september 4, 2006.  Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no.  F25.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #10 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC


Posted on: 2006-03-13
Description
Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles.  These brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner.  Only products that were manufactured from july 27, 2005 through january 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall.  When subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak.

Consequence
Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Affinia (brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge.  The recall began on march 20, 2006.  Owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #11 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2006-03-14
Description
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles.  Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Consequence
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge.  The recall began may 9, 2006.  Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #12 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2009-04-07
Description
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall began on may 11, 2009.  Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #13 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2009-05-11
Description
Dope, inc.  Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dope, inc.  Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall began on july 28, 2009.  Owners may contact dope, inc.  At 1-626-272-1798.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.  Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #14 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER


Posted on: 2009-04-08
Description
Chrysler is recalling 103,409 my 2001-2004 jeep grand cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with chrysler recall no.  06v-197 completed (03-04 my) or seat heater elements service replacement (01-02 my).  The front seat electric heater elements could overheat.

Consequence
Overheating could potentially cause a fire or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge.  The recall began on november 23, 2009.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes
Chrysler recall no.  J14.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #15 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2012-11-08
Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 jeep liberty vehicles manufactured january 9, 2001, through march 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured february 13, 2001, through may 23, 2003.  A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

Consequence
Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge.  Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in january 2013.  The remedy for affected liberty vehicles is expected to be available in april 2013.  The remedy for affected grand cherokee vehicles is expected to be available later in the year.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Notes
Chrysler's recall campaign number is m35.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.

DEFECT #16 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2012-11-08
Description
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 jeep liberty vehicles manufactured january 9, 2001, through march 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured february 13, 2001, through may 23, 2003.  A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

Consequence
Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge.  Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in january 2013.  The remedy for affected liberty vehicles is expected to be available in april 2013.  The remedy for affected grand cherokee vehicles is expected to be available later in the year.  Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Notes
Chrysler's recall campaign number is m35.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.

DEFECT #17 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2015-01-28
Description
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 jeep liberty vehicles manufactured january 9, 2001, to march 28, 2003, 2002-2004 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured february 13, 2001, to may 23 2003, and 2003-2004 dodge viper vehicles manufactured november 1, 2001, to june 30, 2004.  Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ecm), a component in the ecm may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.

Consequence
Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge.  These parts are not currently available, however, an interim repair is available free of charge that reduces the risk of an inadvertent deployment.  This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12v527 and 13v040.  All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12v527 or 13v040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field.  The recall began on december 29, 2015.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is r06.

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.