Investigation PE06056: 2006–2007 Jeep Liberty

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Nov 21, 2006

Closed

Mar 12, 2007

Model years

2006–2007

Subject

Interior fire, passenger side dash area

Component: Electrical system

Summary

This investigation was opened on november 21, 2006 based on two owner reports and one e-mail report alleging an interior fire in the passenger side area of the dash panel.daimlerchrysler (dcc) has identified a defect in the blower motor of the hvac system in the subject vehicles and in certain 2007 model year liberty vehicles.the defect report states, under certain conditions the heating, ventilation and airconditioning (hvac) blower motor may overheat and cause an interior fire.dcc will recall 149,065 vehicles to replace the original hvac blower motor with one of a new design.the vehicles included in the recall are all 2006 model year and 2007 model year jeep liberty vehicles built from start of production through august 15, 2006.see nhtsa recall number 07v089 for details.

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

• 2007 Jeep Liberty703 complaints
• 2006 Jeep Liberty1,372 complaints