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2007 Jeep Liberty

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Jeep Liberty do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 541.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

493 reports with mileage · 210 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Visibility. Review the 220 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 110 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 106 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

25 crash reports12 fire reports14 injury reports

Visibility complaints

220 reports
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73,000 miles · May 16, 2014
Visibility

GEAR/WORM DRIVE FAILED AND WINDOW POPPED OFF TRACK, HAD TO REPAIR OUT OF POCKET AS DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT COVER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10588946

7,500 miles · Apr 16, 2014
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemVisibility

I PURCHASED VEHICLE AUG 2008 WITH 7500 MILES ON IT. FROM THAT TIME TO CURRENT DATE, FUEL SPILLS OUT WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK FULL. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, THE FIRST OF 3 OCCURRENCES OF THE REAR WINDOWS FALLING HAPPENED. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE FIRST ONE, THE SECOND ONE I HAD TO PAY $100 DEDUCTIBLE TO HAVE MY EXTENDED WAR…

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I PURCHASED VEHICLE AUG 2008 WITH 7500 MILES ON IT. FROM THAT TIME TO CURRENT DATE, FUEL SPILLS OUT WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK FULL. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, THE FIRST OF 3 OCCURRENCES OF THE REAR WINDOWS FALLING HAPPENED. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE FIRST ONE, THE SECOND ONE I HAD TO PAY $100 DEDUCTIBLE TO HAVE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COVER THE COST TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP. NOW THE FIRST ONE IS BROKE AGAIN, COSTING ME ANOTHER $100 DEDUCTIBLE. IN ADDITION, IN THE PAST WEEK I HAVE SPENT OVER $600 TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH (VEHICLE WOULD ONLY START USING MY REMOTE START) AND PROBLEMS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. I HAD THE SPARK PLUGS AND COILS CHANGED, INJECTORS CLEANED, COMPRESSION CHECKED, INTAKE AND CARBON CLEANER RUN THROUGH ENGINE, AND COMPLETE OIL CHANGE. THIS DOESN'T INCLUDE THE $600 I SPENT TODAY FOR NEW TIRES ALSO SPENT $140 FOR A NEW BATTERY LAST YEAR. THE WINDOW SEAL STRIPS ON BOTH FRONT WINDOWS CONTINUE TO FALL OFF.. IT'S NOT OVER YET - VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP NOW FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT. WHO KNOWS HOW MUCH IT WILL COST ME. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR NEGLIGENCE IN PUTTING VEHICLES LIKE THIS ON THE MARKET. I HOPE A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY DOESN'T HAVE TO HAPPEN TO GET THEIR ATTENTION. I HAVEN'T EVEN ADDRESSED THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE I RECENTLY RECEIVED. VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 58,000 MILES ON IT. *TT

NHTSA ODI #10583208

125,000 miles · Mar 31, 2014
Electrical SystemVisibility

GLASS LIFT PLATE& MOTOR HAVE BOTH GIVEN OUT AT LEAST TWICE IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS. IT COSTS OVER $200 TO HAVE THE DEALER FIX IT. THE WINDOW JUST FALLS FOR NO REASON. COME ON WE NEED A BREAK. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE REST OF THE WORLD BUT WHEN I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX SOMETHING AND IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE I EXPECT QUALITY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10576008

75,000 miles · Mar 31, 2014
Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW INDEPENDENTLY OPENED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THE WINDOW AND THE WINDOW SWITCH WAS UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW INDEPENDENTLY OPENED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE THE WINDOW AND THE WINDOW SWITCH WAS UNRESPONSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON BOTH PASSENGER AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE BOTH WINDOW REGULATORS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT CLOSE EVENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BOTH TIMES. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

NHTSA ODI #10575838

81,000 miles · Mar 4, 2014
VisibilityVisibility/wiper

WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE WINDOWS STARTING IN 2010, AND ONE IN 2013 AND NOW 2014. DEALERSHIP SAID ONLY LIFT PLATE HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY, NOT THE REGULATOR. YET MY DEALERSHIP (TWO SINCE 2010) TOLD ME IT'S THE REGULATOR. IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE 4TH ONE GOES OUT. I'M SICK OF PAYING FOR THIS WHEN TWO…

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WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE WINDOWS STARTING IN 2010, AND ONE IN 2013 AND NOW 2014. DEALERSHIP SAID ONLY LIFT PLATE HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY, NOT THE REGULATOR. YET MY DEALERSHIP (TWO SINCE 2010) TOLD ME IT'S THE REGULATOR. IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE 4TH ONE GOES OUT. I'M SICK OF PAYING FOR THIS WHEN TWO OF THE WINDOWS THAT BROKE I HAVE NEVER ROLLED DOWN EXCEPT TO CLEAN. AND ONE REGULATOR BROKE WHILE THE DEALERSHIP WAS CLEANING IT. IF IT BREAKS UPON CLEANING, THAT IS A BIG ISSUE AND I WANT IT COVERED AND REIMBURSED FOR MY COSTS.. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10566940

Mileage unknown · Mar 4, 2014
Fuel/propulsion SystemService BrakesVisibility

SAME GAS PROBLEM IT OVERFLOWS TANK WHEN FILLING IT. ABS LIGHT, ESP BAS, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND BRAKES GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AT TIMES. WINDOW REGULATORS KEEP GOING OUT MAKING MY VEHICLE UNSAFE FOR ME TO PUT MY CHILD IN. AS A SINGLE PARENT I CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP PAYING FOR COSTLY REPAIRS (MAINLY THE WINDOWS…

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SAME GAS PROBLEM IT OVERFLOWS TANK WHEN FILLING IT. ABS LIGHT, ESP BAS, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND BRAKES GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AT TIMES. WINDOW REGULATORS KEEP GOING OUT MAKING MY VEHICLE UNSAFE FOR ME TO PUT MY CHILD IN. AS A SINGLE PARENT I CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP PAYING FOR COSTLY REPAIRS (MAINLY THE WINDOWS) TO PREVENT MY CHILD FROM GETTING SICK IN WISCONSIN WINTER. I DO NOT HAVE TIME IN MY DAY TO SIT AND WAIT ON REPAIRS TO BE DONE. I HATE RISKING FROST BITE WHEN MY WINDOW DECIDES TO FALL AND I'M TRYING TO HOLD IT UP! IT IS NOW SNOWING AND MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAS FALLEN INTO MY DOOR YET AGAIN AND IT IS 2 AM AND I REALLY HOPE GARBAGE BAGS KEEP IT DRY! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10566919

75,023 miles · Mar 3, 2014
Electrical SystemVisibility

THREE POWER WINDOWS, DRIVER, PASSENGER AND BACK PASSENGER SIDE HAVE GONE OUT DUE TO MOTOR FAILURE. ONE WAS REPLACED BUT THE WINDOW STILL TILTS WHEN LOWERED AND RAISED. ALL THREE WINDOWS HAD SAME ISSUE PRIOR TO FAILING. APPARENTLY THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AND I AM BEGINNING TO WONDER WHY THERE IS NO RECALL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10566812

Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2014
Visibility

I PURCHASED MY 2007 JEEP LIBERTY ON FRIDAY. TWO DAYS LATER MY DAUGHTER ROLLED THE BACK WINDOW UP AND IT CAME OFF TRACK. I TOOK MY JEEP BACK TO THE CAR LOT, THEY PAID TO HAVE THE WINDOW FIXED AT A PORT CITY GLASS. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE REGULATOR AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE SEEN WITH THE JEEP LIBERTY. THE SECOND INCIDENT…

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I PURCHASED MY 2007 JEEP LIBERTY ON FRIDAY. TWO DAYS LATER MY DAUGHTER ROLLED THE BACK WINDOW UP AND IT CAME OFF TRACK. I TOOK MY JEEP BACK TO THE CAR LOT, THEY PAID TO HAVE THE WINDOW FIXED AT A PORT CITY GLASS. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE REGULATOR AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE SEEN WITH THE JEEP LIBERTY. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED LAST YEAR WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND ROLLED THE WINDOW UP. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL UP AND MADE NOISES. I TOOK THE JEEP BACK TO PORT CITY GLASS FOR AN ESTIMATION. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE APPROX. $230. I DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY FOR THE REPAIR AND OPTED TO BLOCK IT OFF FOR NOW. I HAVE HAD WINDOW ISSUES WITH MY JEEP SINCE ALMOST DAY 1. THE IS A VERY INCONVENIENCE ON ME AND MY FAMILY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10566417

65,000 miles · Dec 22, 2013
Electrical SystemStructureVisibility

IN 2010 I PURCHASED A USED 2007 JEEP LIBERTY FROM A DEALERSHIP. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF THE PURCHASE THE MECHANISM INSIDE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR BROKE CAUSING THE WINDOW TO DROP INTO THE DOOR RENDERING IT UNUSABLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPAIRED THE MECHANISM FOR FREE. IN 2012 THE SAME MECHAN…

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IN 2010 I PURCHASED A USED 2007 JEEP LIBERTY FROM A DEALERSHIP. WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF THE PURCHASE THE MECHANISM INSIDE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR BROKE CAUSING THE WINDOW TO DROP INTO THE DOOR RENDERING IT UNUSABLE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPAIRED THE MECHANISM FOR FREE. IN 2012 THE SAME MECHANISM IN THE SAME DOOR BROKE AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE BUT WAS FORCED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR MYSELF AS JEEP HAS NOT YET RECALLED THE MECHANISM. YESTERDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2013 THE MECHANISM BROKE AGAIN THIS TIME IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN BUT HAVE NOT YET SCHEDULED A TIME TO FIX THE UNIT. I DO NOT FEEL AS IF I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR AS IT IS AN ON-GOING ISSUE AND OBVIOUSLY A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10556979

148,482 miles · Aug 26, 2013
Electrical SystemFuel System, GasolineVisibility

I WAS DRIVING BACK TO SALISBURY, MD FROM WASHINGTON DC WHEN I HEARD WIND COMING INTO MY JEEP. I CHECKED ALL MY WINDOWS IN BE SURE THEY WERE UP BUT THE NOISE CONTINUED. WHEN I VISUALLY CHECKED THE WINDOWS I FOUND THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW ALL THE WAY DOWN. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT AND FOUND THAT THE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL BACK …

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I WAS DRIVING BACK TO SALISBURY, MD FROM WASHINGTON DC WHEN I HEARD WIND COMING INTO MY JEEP. I CHECKED ALL MY WINDOWS IN BE SURE THEY WERE UP BUT THE NOISE CONTINUED. WHEN I VISUALLY CHECKED THE WINDOWS I FOUND THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW ALL THE WAY DOWN. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT AND FOUND THAT THE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP ELECTRICALLY. I HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS WITH THE BACK DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DOWN. I HAD THIS WINDOW REPAIRED FOR THE SAME THING 2 YEARS AGO AND NOW AGAIN. JUST THIS YEAR IN APRIL I HAD TO SPEND MONEY TO FIX THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEMS. AND EACH TIME IT WAS THE REGULATOR AND ONLY ONCE DID JEEP REFUND ME MY MONEY. THE OTHER PROBLEMS IS THE GAS. WHEN THE JEEP IS FULL IT DOESN'T CUT OFF, THE GAS SPILLS ALL DOWN THE SIDE OF THE CAR REGARDLESS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10537363

Official recalls

6

18V278000 · Suspension:rear

May 1, 2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.

13V252000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly; Structure

Jun 19, 2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

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Structure

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

12V085000 · Suspension:rear

Mar 5, 2012

IN JUNE 2012, CHRYSLER EXPANDED THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES, REPRESENTING AN ADDITIONAL 137,176 VEHICLES. THIS RECALL NOW CONCERNS CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE TOTAL NUMBER VEHICLES BEING RECALLED IS NOW 346,900. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007. THE RECALL ADDRESSES THOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS THAT CAN EXPERIENCE A REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO APPLICATION OF ROAD SALTS DURING WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

07V089000 · Electrical System

Mar 9, 2007

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VALEO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC), THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

06V493000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

Dec 29, 2006

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

06V341000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Sep 7, 2006

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH AND THE OPERATOR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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NHTSA investigations

3

EA12005 · Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

Opened Jun 12, 2012 · Closed Nov 14, 2014

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise NHTSA might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V-252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.NHTSA's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by

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Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise NHTSA might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V-252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.NHTSA's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise NHTSA might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V-252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.NHTSA's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise NHTSA might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V-252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.NHTSA's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium SUVs) built during the same time period.In the RRL, ODI described how the location of the aft-mounted fuel tank made the SVs vulnerable to rear impact crash fuel tank failures.During the analysis, besides the high speed/high severity crashes present in both the SV and peer vehicles, ODI observed a significant number of low and moderate speed rear impact crash related fires and leaks, particularly in the Liberty.The data also demonstrated that SVs originally equipped with towing hitch receivers (trailer hitches) appeared to be under-represented in rear-impact related fuel tank failures.In the RRL, ODI requested that Chrysler provide its response by June 18, 2013, otherwise NHTSA might proceed to an Initial Decision that the SVs contain a safety-related defect.Chrysler responded to the RRL on June 4, 2013 and vigorously disputed the tentative findings of the RRL.Among other things, Chrysler argued that the SVs had an overall safety record superior to their peers, met or exceeded all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) and only experienced fires in severe high energy rear impacts.Nonetheless, while continuing to maintain that the SVs did not contain a safety-related defect, Chrysler proposed a recall (13V-252) of approximately 2.5M (1.6M currently registered) model year (MY) 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and MY 2002-2007 Liberty (KJ) vehicles on June 18, 2013.The recall remedy submitted by Chrysler would employ a hitch receiver assembly consisting of a steel cross-member behind the fuel tank with forward-projecting arms bolted to the frame rails on either side of the fuel tank.For the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee, Chrysler indicated it would conduct a customer satisfaction campaign and inspect vehicles equipped with aftermarket tow hitch receivers, and if necessary, replace any such hitch receivers whose conditionmay increase the risk of fuel system failure in rear crashes.Examination of the available data established that the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee did not pose the same magnitude of safety risk as the MY 1993 - 1998 Grand Cherokee and MY 2002-2007 Liberty, particularly in low and moderate speed rear impacts.Because the agency has concluded that the vehicles do not present an unreasonable risk to safety, ODI is closing its investigation of the MY 1999 - 2004 Grand Cherokee.Although it was not within the scope of the Petition initiating this investigation or the Preliminary Evaluation preceding this EA, ODI also examined the performance of the MY 1993 - 2001 Cherokee as part of this investigation.NHTSA's assessment of the available data for the Cherokee did not establish an unreasonable risk in comparison to peer vehicles.ODI does not approve proposed defect remedies.While offering to install hitch receiver assemblies on the MY 1993-1998 Grand Cherokees and 2002-2007 Liberty, Chrysler did not, in ODI's view, provide enough evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed remedy in rear impacts.The Complete Summary for this Closing Resume (EA12-005) can be seen by

AQ10001 · Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

Opened Nov 18, 2010 · Closed Dec 28, 2015

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other

On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.The rental car companies representing the largest market share in the industry were then queried as to their respective policies for the rental, lease, and sale of vehicles with open recalls.The data and responses from the manufacturers and the rental car companies can be found in the document repository by accessing the ?Associated Documents link above.In December 2015, Congress enacted the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.One section of the Act prohibits rental car companies from renting, leasing, or selling motor vehicles subject to open safety recalls.With the passage of the FAST Act and its prohibition, there is no continuing need for the agency to investigate rental car recall completions.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The agency reserves the right to open any future investigations, including audits of individual recalls, or groups of recalls, or rental car companies, to examine more closely safety recalls performance and completion issues in this area.

PE06056 · Interior Fire, Passenger Side Dash Area

Opened Nov 21, 2006 · Closed Mar 12, 2007

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash; Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006 BASED ON TWO OWNER REPORTS AND ONE E-MAIL REPORT ALLEGING AN INTERIOR FIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AREA OF THE DASH PANEL.DAIMLERCHRYSLER (DCC) HAS IDENTIFIED A DEFECT IN THE BLOWER MOTOR OF THE HVAC SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND IN CERTAIN 2007 MODEL YEAR LIBERTY VEHICLES.THE DEFECT REPORT STATES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIRCONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.DCC WILL RECALL 149,065 VEHICLES TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HVAC BLOWER MOTOR WITH ONE OF A NEW DESIGN.THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ARE ALL 2006 MODEL YEAR AND 2007 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES BUILT FROM START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2006.SEE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 07V089 FOR DETAILS.

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Electrical System

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006 BASED ON TWO OWNER REPORTS AND ONE E-MAIL REPORT ALLEGING AN INTERIOR FIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AREA OF THE DASH PANEL.DAIMLERCHRYSLER (DCC) HAS IDENTIFIED A DEFECT IN THE BLOWER MOTOR OF THE HVAC SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND IN CERTAIN 2007 MODEL YEAR LIBERTY VEHICLES.THE DEFECT REPORT STATES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIRCONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.DCC WILL RECALL 149,065 VEHICLES TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HVAC BLOWER MOTOR WITH ONE OF A NEW DESIGN.THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ARE ALL 2006 MODEL YEAR AND 2007 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES BUILT FROM START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2006.SEE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 07V089 FOR DETAILS.

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006 BASED ON TWO OWNER REPORTS AND ONE E-MAIL REPORT ALLEGING AN INTERIOR FIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AREA OF THE DASH PANEL.DAIMLERCHRYSLER (DCC) HAS IDENTIFIED A DEFECT IN THE BLOWER MOTOR OF THE HVAC SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND IN CERTAIN 2007 MODEL YEAR LIBERTY VEHICLES.THE DEFECT REPORT STATES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIRCONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.DCC WILL RECALL 149,065 VEHICLES TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HVAC BLOWER MOTOR WITH ONE OF A NEW DESIGN.THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ARE ALL 2006 MODEL YEAR AND 2007 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES BUILT FROM START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2006.SEE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 07V089 FOR DETAILS.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON NOVEMBER 21, 2006 BASED ON TWO OWNER REPORTS AND ONE E-MAIL REPORT ALLEGING AN INTERIOR FIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AREA OF THE DASH PANEL.DAIMLERCHRYSLER (DCC) HAS IDENTIFIED A DEFECT IN THE BLOWER MOTOR OF THE HVAC SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND IN CERTAIN 2007 MODEL YEAR LIBERTY VEHICLES.THE DEFECT REPORT STATES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIRCONDITIONING (HVAC) BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT AND CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.DCC WILL RECALL 149,065 VEHICLES TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HVAC BLOWER MOTOR WITH ONE OF A NEW DESIGN.THE VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ARE ALL 2006 MODEL YEAR AND 2007 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES BUILT FROM START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2006.SEE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 07V089 FOR DETAILS.