Recall 02V-053
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1993 to 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 1 other model: Power train (automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-053
- Reported
- February 15, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 1,620,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
The risk
Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on march 22, 2002. Owner notification began september 23, 2002. 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993 to 1998
- Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1993 to 1998