NHTSA Campaign 06V199000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Jun 8, 2006 · 189,479 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PLASTIC BLADES OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN COOLING FAN MAY SEPARATE AND PENETRATE THE SHROUD.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | 2000 | 189,479 |
| JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | 2002 | 189,479 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V199000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.