2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: emission control
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on November 13, 2001. It covers about 38,700 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 38,700
- reported
- Nov 13, 2001
- owners notified
- Dec 3, 2001
- related complaints
- 172
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V348000
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 172 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 01V348000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee emission control?
Yes. Recall 01V348000, reported on November 13, 2001, covers about 38,700 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V348000?
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.
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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