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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr Laredo 4WD

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Driver & front passenger next generation airbags
  • Front/rear outboard height-adjustable shoulder belts
  • Passenger assist handles
  • Child-protection rear door locks
 
Crash Test Results for the 2000 Jeep Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2000 Jeep Cherokee 3335Not
Tested
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3345Not
Tested
2000 Jeep Wrangler 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4dr Laredo 4WD
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE:

Bulletin Number: 0002
INFORMATION UPDATE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE PAINT ANTI-CHIP PRIMER CONTAMINATED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0002
INFORMATION UPDATE FOR PAINT ANTI-CHIP PRIMER CONTAMINATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010103
SNAP RING ACCESS PLUG, NV247 TRANSFER CASE - GPOP - ISSUE REVIEW SYSTEM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010103
NV247 TRANSFER CASE - GPOP - ISSUE REVIEW SYSTEM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01011
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING ROUGH IDLE AFTER EXTENDED STORAGE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0200204
A SQUEAK OR SQUAWK-LIKE SOUND MAY BE PRESENT IN THE FRONT OR REAR SUSPENSION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 02013
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION WHERE THE PANIC ALARM FOR THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM TRIGGERS WITHOUT ANY CUSTOMER INTENT TO TRIGGER THE ALARM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 021299
THIS BULLETIN PERTAINS TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT - ADJUSTABLE / OFFSET BALL JOINTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0300101A
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A POWERTRAIN RELATED SOUND WHICH MAY BE DESCRIBED AS FRONT AXLE WHINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0300203
FLUID WEEPAGE PAST REAR AXLE VENT LINE JIGGLE CAP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0300302
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A HIGH-PITCHED SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE OF THE VEHICLE BETWEEN 55 AND 70 MPH (88-112 KPH). *TT

Bulletin Number: 0300302A
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A HIGH-PITCHED REAR AXLE WHINE SOUND COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030300
CONCERNS WITH A WHINE-LIKE SOUND HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030400
AN INTERMITTENT BUMP (STOP-BUMP) ONCE THE VEHICLE IS BROUGHT TO A FULL STOP. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR 3 TO 20 SECONDS FOLLOWING THE STOP OR WHEN THE LOAD ON THE REAR DRIVELINE IS REDUCED (E.G., WHEN THE APPLIED BRAKE PRESSURE IS DECREASED

Bulletin Number: 030599
SUBJECT REGARDING AXLE DIAGNOSIS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030799
SUBJECT ON THE INTERMITTENT BUMP FELT AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS COME TO A FULL STOP, ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 20, 1999. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 030899
INFORMATION ON NEW WJ 186FBI FRONT AXLE PINION GEAR FLANGED NUT AND GROUND COLLAPSIBLE SPACER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0500302
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE PULSATION DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKE APPLICATION. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 0500302A
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE PULSATION DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKE APPLICATION. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 0500302B
FRONT BRAKE PULSATION DURING LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKE APPLICATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0500501
CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT, INSTRUMENT PANEL, OR A MINOR PEDAL PULSATION (BRAKE ROUGHNESS) UNDER LIGHT TO MODERATE PEDAL APPLICATION. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 0500501A
EXPERIENCING BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR PEDAL PULSATION WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 050100
EXPERIENCING BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR PEDAL PULSATION WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 050100A
SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE ROUGHNESS OR PEDAL PULSATION WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TT

Bulletin Number: 05183348A$
KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Currently, for customer satisfaction, the immobilizer blade key (no integ

Bulletin Number: 05183348A$
KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Currently, for customer satisfaction, the immobilizer blade key (no integ

Bulletin Number: 07
RECOMMENDED STEPS TO CONFIRM THE SAFE AND PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARK POSITION ON THE VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0800401A
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE HEATED SEAT MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE SEAT CUSHION HEATING ELEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0800401B
ON SOME VEHICLES THE HEATED SEAT MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE SEAT CUSHION HEATING ELEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0800600REV
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

Bulletin Number: 0800702
SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 0801103
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) FOB ONLY OPERATES AT CLOSE RANGE ON DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0801505
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC

Bulletin Number: 0803006
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB

Bulletin Number: 080600
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 080800
CONCERNS WITH AN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT

Bulletin Number: 081499
CONDITIONS WITH VEHICLE START AND STALL OR VEHICLE NO-START. *TT

Bulletin Number: 082200
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY NOTICE A LOWER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE PERFORMANCE DUE TO A POSSIBLE LOSS OR INTERMITTENT LOSS OF THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CMP) SIGNAL. THE LOSS OF THE CMP SIGNAL MAY BE THE RESULT OF THE CMP PHYSICALLY CONTACTING THE

Bulletin Number: 082700
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 082800
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER OR TACHOMETER MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO GAUGE NEEDLE BEING WRAPPED AROUND THE WRONG SIDE OF THE STOP PEG. *TT

Bulletin Number: 083799
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 083999
SUBJECT REGARDING COMMUNICATIONS STOPPING BETWEEN JTEC PCM AND A GENERIC SCAN TOOL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0900303
4.0L MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 090100
SUBJECT REGARDING NORMAL ACCUMULATION OF A FOAMY OIL EMULSION IN THE 4.7L ENGINE OIL FILL HOUSING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 090100A
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF AN OIL EMULSION ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ENGINE OIL FILL HOUSING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 140599
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 140600A
CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A LONGER THAN NORMAL ENGINE CRANKING TIME PRIOR TO ENGINE START. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1800101
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS. *JB

Bulletin Number: 180100
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1801201
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1801202
SUBJECT REGARDING COLD START RPM FLARE. *JG

Bulletin Number: 1801301
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) LIGHT ON CONDITION UPON INITIAL START-UP AFTER A COLD SOAK WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW 50 DEGREES F (10 DEGREES C). THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVEL

Bulletin Number: 1802002
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 1802300
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT PART THROTTLE OR WIDE OPEN THROTTLE SPARK KNOCK; SAG OR HESITATION FOLLOWING A COLD ENGINE START; ROUGH IDLE; IDLE SAG WHEN DECELERATING TO A STOP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1802300A
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO ENGINE PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS. *JB

Bulletin Number: 1802501
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3, 4-5, AND 5-4 UPSHIFTS CAUSING A POWERTRAIN CLUNK OR SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1803103
4.0L ROUGH ENGINE IDLE AFTER RESTART FOLLOWING A HOT SOAK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1900301
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HONK-LIKE SOUND FROM THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, OCCURING MOST OFTEN DURING A RIGHT HAND LOW SPEED TURN, SUCH AS PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1900301REVA
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HONK-LIKE SOUND WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS.*SLC

Bulletin Number: 1900303
POP/TICK SOUND IN STEERING WHEEL AREA. *TT

Bulletin Number: 1900502
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING HONK ON 4.0 L AND 4.7 L LHD GRANE CHEROKEE VEHICLES. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 1900801
EXPERIENCING A POP/TICK SOUND HEARD COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 190600
EXPERIENING STEERING GEAR HONK ON TURNS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2100202
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2100601
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ

Bulletin Number: 2100801
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES GEARTRAIN SOUND ENTERING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.*SLC

Bulletin Number: 2100903
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC

Bulletin Number: 210100
SUBJECT PERTAINS TO INTERMITTENT HARSH ENGAGEMENT INTO REVERSE GEAR ON CERTAIN RE MODEL TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2101505
45RFE/545RFE TRANS - DELAYED ENGAGEMENT DUE TO COOLER RETURN FILTER REPLACEMENT. *SC

Bulletin Number: 210900
SUBJECT REGARDING 45RFE TRANSMISSION QUALITY ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE 1-2, 2-3, AND 4-3 SHIFTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 211299
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 45RFE TRANSMISSION MAY EXPERIENCE 1-2, 2-3, AND 4-3 SHIFT QUALITY ISSUES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 211399
SUBJECT REGARDING 45RFE DRIVE LEARN PROCEDURES FOR 45RFE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2300800B
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2300904
POPPING OR CLICKING-LIKE SOUND IN AREA OF FRONT SEAT FRAME. *TT

Bulletin Number: 23-014-15
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th

Bulletin Number: 23-014-15
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th

Bulletin Number: 2301502
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 2301503
WIND-LIKE SOUND AT TOP REAR CORNER OF FRONT DOOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2302002
NEW REPAIR PROCEDURES WITH SEPARATE LIFTGATE LATCH MOTOR AND COMPONENTS. *SLC

Bulletin Number: 2302701
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2303800
SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP COVER REPAIR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2304100
INFORMATION ON THE OPTIMUM ROOF RACK POSITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 230800
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 231000
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT WIND MAY BE INOPERATIVE, OR STUCK IN THE UP POSITION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 233599
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 233599REVA
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS

Bulletin Number: 234499
EXPERIENCING A WATER LEAK AT THE REAR OF THE SUNROOF WHEN THE VEHICLES IS IN AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2400104
NEW HVAC SUB-ASSEMBLY REPLACES BLEND OR RECIRC DOOR COMPONENTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2400701
A CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE COLER OR WARMER THAN DESIRED AIR TEMPERATURES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE HVAC SYSTEM VENTS. THIS CHANGE IN AIR TEMPERATURE MAY OCCUR GRADUALLY OVER TIME AND ONLY ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AUTOMATIC ZONE CONTROL

Bulletin Number: 240100
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF COLD DRIVER'S FEET OR INADEQUATE AIRFLOW TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2401305
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 240699A
INFORMATION ON CONDENSATION (WATER DROPLETS) FORMING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE HEATER A/C HOUSING AND DRIP ON THE FLOOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 242499
CONCERNS WITH THE HEATER A/C SYSTEM CHANGING TO DEFROST MODE WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 242599
INFORMATION ON COLD AIR LEAKING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FOOT WELL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2500401
SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 250299
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE CATALYST MONITOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AN MIL OR SET A FAULT CODE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2600501
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS BOTH UPDATED SELF-ADHESIVE SERVICE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL PAGES AND UPDATE PAGES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 2601200
INFORMATION ON SERVICE PUBLICATION UPDATES. *JB

Bulletin Number: 8591/8592
SUBJECT REGARDING THE ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ON ABOUT 309,000 VEHICLES LOCATED OUT OF CALIFORNIA AND VEHICLES LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA WILL NOT DETECT A CATALYST FAILURE AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 882
EMISSION RECALL TO REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM MAY NOT RESET THE READINESS CODES. *JB

Bulletin Number: 9002519
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

Bulletin Number: 9002849
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement

Bulletin Number: 9002849
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement

Bulletin Number: 9002901
Part Description: Seal - Shift Shaft on RFE transmissions Issue Description: This seal (04799346) is replaceable with Seal Kit (68235551AA), which includes a seal and retainer. The Seal Kit is applicable to all (5)45RFE transmissions.

Bulletin Number: 9942
INFORMATION ON CONTAMINATION OF ANTI-CHIP PRIMER. *TT

Bulletin Number: N47
The aftermarket trailer hitch on about 1,443,000 of the above vehicles may adversely affect the rear structure performance during certain low speed rear collisions. Vehicles equipped with a trailer hitch must be inspected and replaced if r

Bulletin Number: N47
The aftermarket trailer hitch on about 1,443,000 of the above vehicles may adversely affect the rear structure performance during certain low speed rear collisions. Vehicles equipped with a trailer hitch must be inspected and replaced if r

Bulletin Number: N47062013
New CSN Advanced Communication ? N47062013 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a Customer Satisfaction Notification (CSN) on 1999 through 2004 Jeep® Grand Cherokee vehicles. Chrysler intends to inspect and, if necessary, replace after

Bulletin Number: SB-N47
1999-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE REAR STRUCTURE PERFORMANCE MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED DURING CERTAIN LOW SPEED REAR COLLISIONS ON AFTERMARKET TRAILER HITCH *CN

 
Recalls for 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4dr Laredo 4WD
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 02V104000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 06/01/1998 - 03/05/2002
Potential Units Affected: 1115322
Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Action to take:
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.
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 99V312000
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 08/18/1999 - 08/20/1999
Potential Units Affected: 1259
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME STEERING GEAR UNITS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INTERNAL END-OF-TRAVEL-STOPS THAT MISSED THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS, RESULTING IN SOFT INTERNAL TRAVEL STOPS.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN STICKING, BINDING, OR SEIZING OF THE STEERING GEAR.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ON INVOLVED VEHICLES.
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V034000
Component: SEAT BELTS
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 04/15/1999 - 08/20/1999
Potential Units Affected: 204000
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence:
THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V195000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 06/21/2000 - 06/22/2000
Potential Units Affected: 1500
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS WITH SUSPECT VENT TUBE WELDS.
Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE VENT TUBE WELD COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY FUEL TANKS BUILT IN THE SUSPECT TIME PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF THE BAR CODE ON THE FUEL TANK INDICATES THAT THE TANK WAS BUILT DURING THE SUSPECT PERIOD, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 99V343000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 10/26/1999 - 11/05/1999
Potential Units Affected: 350
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 06V199000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 01/31/2000 - 06/12/2000
Potential Units Affected: 189479
Defect Description:
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.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
 
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