Jeep Grand Cherokee, Liberty (1993-2007): Structure
Recall 13V252000 · Jun 19, 2013 · Chrysler Group LLC
1,560,000
vehicles affected
1,560,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V252000
- Date
- Jun 19, 2013
- Maker
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Units affected
- 1,560,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure; Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 1993-2007
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 1993-1998 |
| Jeep | Liberty | 2002-2007 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V252000?
2 models: Jeep Grand Cherokee (1993-1998), Jeep Liberty (2002-2007), about 1.56 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V252000?
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.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.