Jeep Recalls 140,000 Grand Cherokee Vehicles for Fan Blade Defects

Make : Jeep

Model : Grand Cherokee

Year : 2002

Manufacturer : Airtex Products

Nhtsa Campaign Id Number : 06e011000

Recall Date : Jan 25, 2006

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline :delivery: fuel Pump

Potential Number of Units Affected : 7291

Summary: Certain Aftermarket Airtex Electric Fuel Pumps Installed for Use as Replacement Equipment for Certain 1997-2004 Jeep Wrangler; 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee; 1997-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee; and 2000-2003 Dodge Dakota Vehicles. The Plastic Electrical Grommet Connectors at the Top of the Fuel Pump Module Are Not Compatible with Automotive Fuels and May Degrade Causing a Potential Leak Path for Fuel.

Consequence: in the Presence of an Ignition Source, a Fuel Leak Could Result in a Fire.

Remedy: Airtex Will Notify its Customers and Will Replace the Affected Fuel Pumps Free of Charge. The Recall Began on January 25, 2006. Owners May Contact Airtex Customer Service Department at 1-800-880-3056.

Notes: this Recall Only Pertains to Aftermarket Airtex Electric Fuel Pumps and Has No Relation to Any Original Equipment Installed on Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, Wrangler, or Dodge Dakota Vehicles Manufactured by DaimlerChrysler. Customers May Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or Go to Http://www.safercar.gov.

Make : Jeep

Model : Grand Cherokee

Year : 2002

Manufacturer : Brake Parts, Inc.

Nhtsa Campaign Id Number : 06e022000

Recall Date : Mar 09, 2006

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potential Number of Units Affected : 7440

Summary: Certain Aftermarket Brake Hydraulic Master Cylinders Sold as Replacement Brake Cylinders for Certain Ford, DaimlerChrysler, and Jeep Passenger Vehicles. These Brake Cylinders Were Sold under the Brand Names of Napa, Raybestos, Aimco, AC Delco, Carquest, Bendix, and Wagner. Only Products That Were Manufactured from July 27, 2005 Through January 17, 2006 (Date Codes 0529 Through 0602) Are Subject to this Recall. When Subject to Very Cold Temperatures, an Internal Seal in the Master Cylinder Could Lose Flexibility and May Cause Brake Fluid to Leak.

Consequence: Loss of Brake Fluid Can Lead to a Decrease in Brake Line Pressure and an Increase in Stopping Distance, Which Can Result in a Vehicle Crash.

Remedy: Affinia (Brake Parts, Inc.) Will Replace the Subject Brake Hydraulic Master Cylinders Free of Charge. The Recall Began on March 20, 2006. Owners Can Contact Affina Group Customer Service at 1-800-323-0354.

Notes: this Recall Only Pertains to Aftermarket Napa, Raybestos, AC Delco, Aimco, Carquest, and Bendix Brake Hydraulic Master Cylinders and Has No Relation to Any Original Equipment Installed on DaimlerChrysler or Ford Vehicles. Customers May Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or Go to Http://www.safercar.gov.

Make : Jeep

Model : Grand Cherokee

Year : 2002

Manufacturer : Anzo USA, Inc.

Nhtsa Campaign Id Number : 06e023000

Recall Date : Mar 09, 2006

Component: Exterior Lighting :headlights

Potential Number of Units Affected : 292000

Summary: Certain Anzo Combination Headlamp Assemblies Sold as Replacement Lamps for Use on Certain Passenger Vehicles. Some Combination Lamps Are Not Equipped with Amber Side Reflectors Which Fail to Conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment”

Consequence: Without the Amber Reflectors, the Vehicle Will Be Poorly Illuminated, Possibly Resulting in a Vehicle Crash.

Remedy: Anzo Will Notify Owners and Replace the Headlamps Free of Charge. The Recall Began May 9, 2006. Owners May Contact Anzo USA at 909-468-3688.

Notes: this Recall Only Pertains to Aftermarket Headlamp Assemblies Manufactured by Anzo and Has No Relation to Any Original Equipment Installed on the Listed Passenger Vehicles. Customers May Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or Go to Http://www.safercar.gov.

Make : Jeep

Model : Grand Cherokee

Year : 2002

Manufacturer : Tradesonic

Nhtsa Campaign Id Number : 06e064000

Recall Date : Jul 10, 2006

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potential Number of Units Affected : 4029

Summary: Certain Tradesonic Combination Lamps Sold as Replacement Lamps for Use on the above Listed Passenger Vehicles. Combination Lamps Not Equipped with Amber Side Reflectors Fail to Conform with the Requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

Consequence: Lack of Amber Side Reflectors in the Lamps Will Decrease Lighting Visibility to Other Drivers and May Possibly Result in a Vehicle Crash.

Remedy: Tradesonic Will Notify Owners and Replace the Lamps Free of Charge. The Recall Is Expected to Begin During July 2006. Owners May Contact Tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

Notes: this Recall Only Pertains to Tradesonic Aftermarket Lamps and Has No Relation to Any Original Equipment Installed on the Listed Passenger Vehicles. For More Information on the Lamp Model Numbers, Click on Document Search and View Document Titled ?Lamp Model Numbers.? Customers May Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or Go to Http://www.safercar.gov.

Make : Jeep

Model : Grand Cherokee

Year : 2002

Manufacturer : DaimlerChrysler Corporation

Nhtsa Campaign Id Number : 06v199000

Recall Date : Jun 06, 2006

Component: Engine and Engine Cooling :cooling System :fan

Potential Number of Units Affected : 146195

Summary: on Certain Sport Utility Vehicles, the Plastic Blades of the Electric Motor Driven Cooling Fan May Separate and Penetrate the Shroud.

Consequence: If this Occurs While the Hood Is Open, a Person in the Vicinity of the Engine Could Be Struck by the Blade and Injured.

Remedy: Dealers Will Replace the Electric Cooling Fan Modules Free of Charge. The Recall Is Expected to Begin During August 2006. Owners May Contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes: DaimlerChrysler Recall No. F25. Customers May Also Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or Go to Http://www.safercar.gov.