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Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalled

• NHTSA Recall No. 01V373/DaimlerChrysler Recall No. A07)

• DaimlerChrysler Corporation

• Models: Jeep Grand Cherokee Year: 2002

• Number Involved: 50,200

• Dates of Manufacture: July - October 2001

• Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, the fuel inlet check valve could stick in the partially open position. This condition could cause fuel to spill out of the filler tube during refueling. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel inlet check valve. Vehicles found to have a sticking fuel inlet check valve will have the fuel tank assembly replaced. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was expected to begin during January 2002.

Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.