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Fire risk Published 10 Sep 2002 Ref JP-1209770

Chrysler: Engine - Other

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — fire risk. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
10 Sep 2002
Units affected
4981
Reference
JP-1209770

Affected vehicles

Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999–2002 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee 1999–2002 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 1999–2002

Hazard

Due to improper design of the intake and exhaust manifolds in the engine, debris (such as leaves and grass) may accumulate on the manifold near the third cylinder. If vehicle operation continues in this condition, the accumulated debris may ignite from the manifold's heat, potentially resulting in fire.
Show original (日本語)
原動機において、吸排気マニホールドの形状が不適切なため、第3シリンダ付近のマニ ホールド上に埃(木の葉や芝草等)が堆積することがあり、そのままの状態で使用を続け ると、当該マニホールドの熱により埃が発火し、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれがある。

Remedy

Install an anti-debris accumulation shield on the manifold on all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該マニホールド上に埃堆積防止シールドを追加で装着する。

Official source

View the official recall notice