Vehicle recall 02V104000 · April 8, 2002
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall NO.B06.ALSO, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V104000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 8, 2002
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- B06
- Owner notification
- May 13, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,115,322
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Injectors
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Cherokee (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Jeep Wrangler (2000-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000
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