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Recall for Jeep Wrangler 2001

Defect in FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : INJECTORS

Problem:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.

Result:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Corrective action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MANIFOLD SHIELD TO MODIFY THE AIR FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE #3 CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 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.

This potentially affects/affected 1115322 vehicles/units.

Date owners notified by manufacturer:20020513.

Manufacturer campaign (recall) number:20020513.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC.

Beginning date of manufacturing: 19990601.

End date of manufacturing:20020301.