2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2000 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.

• 06V199000Jun 8, 2006189,479 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2000, 2002

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, the plastic blades of the electric motor driven cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud.

  Possible consequence: If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the electric cooling fan modules free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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• 02V104000Apr 8, 20021,115,322 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999–2002, Wrangler 2000–2002, Cherokee 2000–2001

  Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location.

  Possible consequence: This could result in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. Owner notification began may 13, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…

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• 00V195000Jul 17, 20001,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks with suspect vent tube welds.

  Possible consequence: Separation of the vent tube weld could result in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace any fuel tanks built in the suspect time period. The vehicle will be inspected and if the bar code on the fuel tank indicates that the tank was built during the suspect period, it will be replaced.

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• 00V034000Feb 4, 2000204,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999–2000, Chrysler LHS 1999–2000, 300M 1999–2000 +2 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.

  Possible consequence: The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.

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• 99V343000Dec 2, 1999350 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2000, Dodge Intrepid 2000, Chrysler Concorde 2000 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.

  Possible consequence: This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.

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• 99V312000Nov 4, 19991,259 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some steering gear units were assembled with internal end-of-travel-stops that missed the heat treat process, resulting in soft internal travel stops.

  Possible consequence: This could result in sticking, binding, or seizing of the steering gear.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear on involved vehicles.

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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
• EA05020Fan blade failure (engine cooling fan)Closed · Nov 14, 2005
• EA01017Roll-away in reverse when parkedClosed · Nov 1, 2001

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