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NHTSA Campaign ID:
05V396000 Component: Power Train: Automatic Transmission Manufacturer: Daimler-Chrsyler Corporation |
| Year: 2005 |
Make: Jeep |
Model: Grand Cherokee |
Recall Date: 09/08/2005 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 101,925 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7-liter engines and NAG1 automatic transmissions, the air conditioner evaporator condensate water may enter the transmission at the fill tube grommet seal. This can result in shudder during torque converter clutch engagement.Consequence Summary: It can lead to increased transmission operating temperatures, boiling of the water, and a subsequent purging of transmission fluid into the engine compartment potentially resulting in an underhood fire.Corrective Summary: Dealers will inspect the transmission for leakage at the fill tube grommet seal. If no leak is detected, a new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector shield will be installed, and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. If the presence of a leak is detected, the vehicle will be evaluated for shudder during torque converter engagement. If no shudder is detected, the transmission will be triple flushed, and new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector will be installed and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. If shudder is detected, the torque converter will be replaced, a new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector will be installed, and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. The recall is expected to begin mid-October 2005. Owners should contact Daimler Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
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