Investigation PE05039: 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 13, 2005

Closed

Nov 14, 2005

Model years

2002

Subject

Engine cooling fan blade failure

Component: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary

This investigation was opened on july 13, 2005, based on four odi consumer reports.odi contacted all of those complainants and each of them reported that pieces of the broken fan blade had damaged the radiator and penetrated through the protective fan shroud.since opening the investigation, odi has received 12 new consumer reports.in its response to odi's preliminary evaluation information request daimlerchrysler corporation provided additional owner reports and warranty data.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to engineering analysis ea05-020 to further study the issues regarding the alleged fan failures.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee1,476 complaints