2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2001 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.

• 09V117000Apr 9, 2009103,409 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001–2004

  Reported issue: Chrysler is recalling 103,409 my 2001-2004 jeep grand cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with chrysler recall no. 06v-197 completed (03-04 my) or seat heater elements service replacement (01-02 my). The front seat electric heater elements could overheat.

  Possible consequence: Overheating could potentially cause a fire or injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge. The recall began on november 23, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler 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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• 01V007000Jan 5, 2001636 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. An internal nut in the steering gear assembly could loosen and cause the steering gear to lock up.

  Possible consequence: This could reduce steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly. Owner notification began december 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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• 00V366000Nov 9, 20001,211,756 vehicles potentially affected
  Child seat
  Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001, Plymouth Neon 2000–2001, Dodge Neon 2000–2001 +16 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

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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
• EA01017Roll-away in reverse when parkedClosed · Nov 1, 2001

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