TSB: JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, LIBERTY (1993-2007)

Bulletin 13-002-14 - December 18, 2014

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID13-002-14
ManufacturerJEEP
ModelsGRAND CHEROKEE, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, LIBERTY
Model Years1993-2007
Date IssuedDecember 18, 2014
Date Added to NHTSAJune 11, 2018
ComponentTRAILER HITCHES
Vehicles Affected19 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1993-1998, JEEP LIBERTY 2002-2007. SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THE VEHICLES WITH N45 OR N46 TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY. THE NEW TRAILER HITCH ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN INSTALLED. *LJ

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
JEEP LIBERTY 2007 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
JEEP LIBERTY 2007 211000 TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
JEEP LIBERTY 2006 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
JEEP LIBERTY 2006 211000 TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
JEEP LIBERTY 2005 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
JEEP LIBERTY 2005 211000 TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
JEEP LIBERTY 2004 211000 TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
JEEP LIBERTY 2004 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
JEEP LIBERTY 2003 211000 TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
JEEP LIBERTY 2003 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
JEEP LIBERTY 2002 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
JEEP LIBERTY 2002 211000 TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1998 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
MARK III JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1998 211000 TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1997 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1996 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1995 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1994 210000 TRAILER HITCHES
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1993 210000 TRAILER HITCHES

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized JEEP dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (13-002-14) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.