2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser and Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: interior/under dash

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on September 10, 2001. It covers about 43,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 43,000
reported: Sep 10, 2001
owners notified: Oct 8, 2001
related complaints: 182

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Driving the vehicle with an inoperative cluster could cause a distraction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 01V288000

Affected vehicles

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 2002
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 182 complaints about electrical problems.

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Questions about recall 01V288000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser and Jeep Grand Cherokee interior/under dash?

Yes. Recall 01V288000, reported on September 10, 2001, covers about 43,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V288000?

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.

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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