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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: tank assembly

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on July 17, 2000. It covers about 1,500 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,500
reported
Jul 17, 2000
owners notified
Aug 28, 2000
related complaints
61

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks with suspect vent tube welds.
Risk
Separation of the vent tube weld could result in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace any fuel tanks built in the suspect time period. The vehicle will be inspected and if the bar code on the fuel tank indicates that the tank was built during the suspect period, it will be replaced.

Recall number 00V195000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 61 complaints about fuel system problems.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Questions about recall 00V195000

Is there a recall on the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 00V195000, reported on July 17, 2000, covers about 1,500 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V195000?

Dealers will replace any fuel tanks built in the suspect time period. The vehicle will be inspected and if the bar code on the fuel tank indicates that the tank was built during the suspect period, it will be replaced.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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