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1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1995 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. the front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.

Corrective Action

the reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

1995 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. the front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.

Corrective Action

the reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

1994 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. the front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.

Corrective Action

the reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate

Consequence of Defect

grease applied to the liftgate latch rubber bumpers to ease component assembly caused the bumper to swell, interfering with the movement of the liftgate latch pawl. this prevents the liftgate latching when closed and difficult to open when latched.

Corrective Action

an unlatched liftgate can open while the vehicle is inmotion, and could result in an occupant falling out.

Recall Notes

replace the liftgate assembly on affected vehicles.

1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Suspension:Front

Consequence of Defect

the eccentric cam adjuster bolts in both front lower suspension arm-to-front axle bracket attachments may fail due to assembly misalignment.

Corrective Action

cam bolt failures cause the vehicle to pull to oneside when the brakes are applied, resulting in a possible loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Recall Notes

replace the front suspension cam bolts, cam washers, and nuts with components of a different design.

1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

the molded plastic pin which connects the upper steering column shaft and the lower column shaft may have been sheared prior to installation of the steering column assembly into the vehicle. if this occurred, the upper steering shaft will separate from the lower steering shaft.

Corrective Action

if the upper and lower steering shafts separate, completeloss of steering control will occur, which could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

a restraining sleeve will be added to the intermediate shaft to limit the amount of steering shaft movement available.

1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

the retainer clip which secures the master cylinder input rod to the brake pedal was not installed properly, and could work loose.

Corrective Action

disengagement of the retainer clip will allow free playin the attachment and can allow the input rod to separate from the brake pedalcausing complete loss of brake application which could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

improperly installed retainer clips will be removed and new retainer clips will be properly installed.

1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the center rear seat belt buckle may not be accessible when the right (passenger) side of the rear seat back is folded down in the cargo stowage position.

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, the occupant of the center rear seat may not be properly restrained and personal injury could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly.

1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

Consequence of Defect

the key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.

Corrective Action

window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.

Recall Notes

owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.

1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.

Corrective Action

inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.

Recall Notes

replace module, as necessary.

1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

Consequence of Defect

the key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.

Corrective Action

window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.

Recall Notes

owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.

1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid

Consequence of Defect

certain of these vehicles may have been built with contaminated brake fluid. consequence of defect: this can adversely affect the entire braking system where complete brake failure can occur which could cause an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

flush and refill brake system with new hydraulic brake fluid.

1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

Consequence of Defect

the key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.

Corrective Action

window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.

Recall Notes

owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.

1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

Consequence of Defect

the key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.

Corrective Action

window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.

Recall Notes

owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.

1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing

Consequence of Defect

possibility that the front wheel bearings do not have enough lubrication.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

inner wheel bearings will be inspected and repacked with lubricant, or replaced if insufficiently lubricated.

1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Component

Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

Consequence of Defect

the key operated tailgate window will continue to close if the spring loaded key does not return to off position when released.

Corrective Action

window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.

Recall Notes

owners should not leave key in tailgate of unattended vehicle. repair mechanism to assure proper key return operation.