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Recall 01V-288: 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Sep 10, 2001, covering about 43,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-288
Report date
Sep 10, 2001
Vehicles affected
43,000
Owners notified
Oct 8, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles are being recalled for a software error in the instrument cluster microprocessor. Under certain conditions, the cluster, with the majority of its gauges, illumination, and warning lamps, could become inoperative.

The risk

Driving the vehicle with an inoperative cluster could cause a distraction, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will re-flash the cluster software to correct the condition. Owner notification began october 8, 2001. 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.

Notes

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
ComponentElectrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V288000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chrysler PT Cruiser2002All years
Jeep Grand Cherokee2002All 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 01V-288?

Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles are being recalled for a software error in the instrument cluster microprocessor. Under certain conditions, the cluster, with the majority of its gauges, illumination, and warning lamps, could become inoperative.

How is recall 01V-288 fixed?

Dealers will re-flash the cluster software to correct the condition. Owner notification began october 8, 2001. 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.

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.