1993-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty recall: structure
Chrysler Group LLC reported this safety recall on June 19, 2013. It covers about 1,560,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,560,000
- reported
- Jun 19, 2013
- owners notified
- Aug 1, 2014
- related complaints
- 1,062
Structure
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
Recall number 13V252000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,062 complaints about body problems.
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee2004 Jeep Liberty2005 Jeep Liberty2006 Jeep Liberty2007 Jeep Liberty
Questions about recall 13V252000
Is there a recall on the 1993-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty structure?
Yes. Recall 13V252000, reported on June 19, 2013, covers about 1,560,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V252000?
Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
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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