Recall 02V-053: 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1993–1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Feb 15, 2002, covering about 1,620,000 vehicles.
The problem
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 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V053000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All 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 02V-053?
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.
How is recall 02V-053 fixed?
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 1-800-853-1403.
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.