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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
NHTSA has 4 safety recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Decode your VIN to confirm the exact vehicle.
Recall list
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
NHTSA 09V117000April 9, 2009103,409 units
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 103,409 my 2001-2004 jeep grand cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with chrysler recall no. 06v-197 completed (03-04 my) or seat heater elements service replacement (01-02 my). The front seat electric heater elements could overheat.
Risk: Overheating could potentially cause a fire or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge. The recall began on november 23, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
NHTSA 02V104000April 8, 20021,115,322 units
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location.
Risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. Owner notification began may 13, 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.
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
NHTSA 01V007000January 5, 2001636 units
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. An internal nut in the steering gear assembly could loosen and cause the steering gear to lock up.
Risk: This could reduce steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly. Owner notification began december 27, 2000. 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.
Child seat
NHTSA 00V366000November 9, 20001,211,756 units
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Source: NHTSA recall database. A recall applies to vehicles built in a specific date range; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA records list 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
How do I know if my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has an open recall?
Enter your VIN on NHTSA.gov's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls). It shows unrepaired recalls for your exact vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.