Chrysler Group LLC: Structure
Chrysler Group LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Jun 19, 2013 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 1,560,000. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The remedy
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. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
12 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Jeep Liberty | 703 | 7 | 12 | 25 |
| 2006 Jeep Liberty | 1,372 | 10 | 19 | 40 |
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 1,118 | 8 | 27 | 73 |
| 2004 Jeep Liberty | 1,101 | 13 | 39 | 86 |
| 2003 Jeep Liberty | 1,352 | 13 | 11 | 134 |
| 2002 Jeep Liberty | 1,808 | 14 | 21 | 174 |
| 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,028 | 10 | 13 | 172 |
| 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 991 | 11 | 17 | 112 |
| 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 893 | 12 | 22 | 135 |
| 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 719 | 11 | 29 | 118 |
| 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 588 | 8 | 33 | 116 |
| 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 555 | 12 | 35 | 58 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 13V252000.
Full record for the 2007 Jeep Liberty → · Recalls carrying a do-not-drive advisory → · Where this data comes from →