1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 13V252000Jun 19, 20131,560,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993–1998, Liberty 2002–2007

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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…

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• 02V053000Feb 15, 20021,620,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993–1998, Grand Wagoneer 1993–1998

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.

  Possible consequence: Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on march 22, 2002. Owner notification began september 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

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• 00V136000May 10, 2000589,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1996–1998, Cherokee 1996–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the…

  Possible consequence: The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

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• 98V006000Jan 12, 199865,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1996

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with "quadra-trac" transfer case, temporary spare tire, and any of 225/70r16, 225/75r16 or 245/70r15 road tires. When the temporary spare tire is in use, the front axle can overheat.

  Possible consequence: An overheated axle can force axle fluid out of the seals, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the temporary spare tire with a full sized tire and wheel.

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• 97V039000Mar 17, 199770,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1996

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with memory seat option. The memory seat module wiring harness can come in contact with the seat spring, a low resistance short circuit can develop resulting in localized heating.

  Possible consequence: The localized heating can result in ignition of the seat cushion material and a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will relocate the memory seat control module and wiring harness and a protective shield will be installed on the seat frame.

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• 95V193000Oct 11, 199532,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1996, Cherokee 1996

  Reported issue: The fasteners which secure the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center may have an improper clamp load.

  Possible consequence: Improper clamping can result in arcing at the connection potentially causing a fire in the engine compartment.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator fuse with a fuse link and any damage to the power distribution center will be repaired.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA12005Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresClosed · Jun 12, 2012
• PE10031Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresClosed · Aug 23, 2010
• DP09005Fuel Storage System Crash Related FiresClosed · Nov 6, 2009
• EA02029Hood latch failureClosed · Oct 16, 2002
• PE02045HOOD LATCHClosed · May 17, 2002
• EA01017Roll-away in reverse when parkedClosed · Nov 1, 2001
• PE01021Inadvertent rollaway in reverse parkClosed · Jun 28, 2001

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