Recall 13V252000

STRUCTURE

Report Date
20130619
Component
STRUCTURE
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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).

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
1994 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
2002 JEEP LIBERTY
2003 JEEP LIBERTY
2004 JEEP LIBERTY
2005 JEEP LIBERTY
2006 JEEP LIBERTY
2007 JEEP LIBERTY

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.