NHTSA Campaign 13V252000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Issued by Chrysler Group LLC · Reported Jun 19, 2013 · 1,560,000 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1993 1,560,000
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1994 1,560,000
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1995 1,560,000
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1996 1,560,000
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1997 1,560,000
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1998 1,560,000
JEEP LIBERTY 2002 1,560,000
JEEP LIBERTY 2003 1,560,000
JEEP LIBERTY 2004 1,560,000
JEEP LIBERTY 2005 1,560,000
JEEP LIBERTY 2006 1,560,000
JEEP LIBERTY 2007 1,560,000

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V252000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.