![]() ![]() The Center for Automotive Safety is calling on Chrysler to recall all Grand Cherokees built from 1993-2004, citing 172 fire crashes which resulted in 254 deaths. For the 2005 model, Chrysler moved the tank and added more shielding to prevent possible fires related to rear-end collisions. The suspected problem is the gas tank in the Grand Cherokee, which is ill-located in relation to the rear axle and bumper, and lacks proper shielding. It’s important to note that this is not a recall, only an investigation. Chrysler is cooperating with the NHTSA fully, and although “The existence of these post-crash fires does not, by itself, establish a defect … Further review and investigation into these incidents is needed.” The investigation is reportedly being asked for by the Center for Automotive Safety, a non-profit group founded by Ralph Nader. So far, the NHTSA has been notified of 13 deaths as the result of 10 crashes, while Business Week is reporting a total of 55 deaths. Chrysler's number for this recall is R06.According to Automotive News, the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV is under an investigation for possible gas tank problems. ![]() Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-80. Owners will be mailed an interim notification in late March 2015 and will be mailed a follow up notification when new air bag control modules are available. The replacement ECM parts needed for the final remedy are not expected to be available until the latter part of 2015. All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12V527 or 13V040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040. ![]() These parts are not currently available, however, an interim repair is available free of charge that reduces the risk of an inadvertent deployment. Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and front and/or side impact sensors as required, free of charge. ![]()
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