| Make : JEEP | Model : GRAND CHEROKEE | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19920101 - 19921001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V055000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930505 | Date Received by ODI: 19930408 | Date Added to Database: 19930428 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 80000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
GREASE APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE LATCH RUBBER BUMPERS TO EASE COMPONENT ASSEMBLY CAUSED THE BUMPER TO SWELL, INTERFERING WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE LIFTGATE LATCH PAWL. THIS PREVENTS THE LIFTGATE LATCHING WHEN CLOSED AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN WHEN LATCHED. |
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Consequence:
AN UNLATCHED LIFTGATE CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, AND COULD RESULT IN AN OCCUPANT FALLING OUT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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