NHTSA Recall 02V053000: Floor shift (power train)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,620,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V053000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | B02 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › LEVER AND LINKAGE › FLOOR SHIFT |
| Report received | February 15, 2002 |
| Owner notification | September 23, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
Safety risk
Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on march 22, 2002. Owner notification began september 23, 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, customers can 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 02V053000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
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.