Recall 01V-348: 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Nov 13, 2001, covering about 38,700 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-348
Report date
Nov 13, 2001
Vehicles affected
38,700
Owners notified
Dec 3, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The onboard vapor recovery system vent hose may have been misrouted. This could allow water to enter the canister which can cause fuel to spill out of the filler tube when refueling the tank.

The risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect (And reposition as necessary) the vent hose. If the vent hose is found in the bent down position, and the vehicle has been driven more than 20 miles, the canister assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began december 3, 2001. 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 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V348000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jeep Grand Cherokee2002All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-348?

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The onboard vapor recovery system vent hose may have been misrouted. This could allow water to enter the canister which can cause fuel to spill out of the filler tube when refueling the tank.

How is recall 01V-348 fixed?

Dealers will inspect (And reposition as necessary) the vent hose. If the vent hose is found in the bent down position, and the vehicle has been driven more than 20 miles, the canister assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began december 3, 2001. 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 1-800-853-1403.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.