1. Autos
NHTSA Campaign ID:  02V053000
Component:  Power Train: Transmission: Automatic: Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
Manufacturer:  Daimler-Chrsyler Corporation
Year:
1993
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Grand Cherokee
Recall Date:
02/15/2002
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1620000
Manufactured: 06/1992 - 05/1998
Defect Summary:
1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer 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.
Consequence Summary:
Sorry, consequence summary is not available. For more information contact your local dealer.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimler-Chrsyler has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule. 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 Daimler-Chrsyler.

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