2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on January 31, 2002. It covers about 71,677 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 71,677
- reported
- Jan 31, 2002
- owners notified
- Mar 4, 2002
- related complaints
- 57
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V032000
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 57 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 02V032000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 02V032000, reported on January 31, 2002, covers about 71,677 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V032000?
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.
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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