NHTSA recall 02V053000

Power Train · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

February 15, 2002report date

1,620,000units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.

Why it matters: Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.

The fix: Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on March 22, 2002. Owner notification began September 23, 2002.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1993 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 1994 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 1995 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 1996 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V053000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.