Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V055000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

CHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-04-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V055000

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

Component
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
80,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-08
Owners notified
1993-05-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

AN UNLATCHED LIFTGATE CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, AND COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Notes

SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; LIFT GATE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: UTILITY VEHICLES; MODEL GRAND CHEROKEE AND GRAND WAGONEER.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Jeep Grand Cherokee1993
Jeep Grand Wagoneer1993

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.