Recall 06V-199: 2000, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Jun 8, 2006, covering about 189,479 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-199
Report date
Jun 8, 2006
Vehicles affected
189,479
Owners notified
Sep 4, 2006

The problem

On certain sport utility vehicles, the plastic blades of the electric motor driven cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud.

The risk

If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured.

The fix

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.

Notes

Daimlerchrysler recall no. F25.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number06V199000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Jeep Grand Cherokee2000, 2002All 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 06V-199?

On certain sport utility vehicles, the plastic blades of the electric motor driven cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud.

How is recall 06V-199 fixed?

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.

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.