NHTSA Recall 02V032000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 71,677 vehicles. It affects 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V032000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | January 31, 2002 |
| Owner notification | March 4, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a fuel tank brush guard fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the onboard refueling vapor recovery (orvr) control valve can become detached during a crash, allowing fuel leakage.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will either replace the fuel tank brush guard with a skid plate or reinforce the existing fuel tank brush guard with a reinforcement bracket. Owner notification will begin march 4, 2002. 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V032000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.