Recall 00V-195: 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Jul 17, 2000, covering about 1,500 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-195
Report date
Jul 17, 2000
Vehicles affected
1,500
Owners notified
Aug 28, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks with suspect vent tube welds.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owner notification began august 28, 2000. 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 contactdaimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V195000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jeep Grand Cherokee2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-195?

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks with suspect vent tube welds.

How is recall 00V-195 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.