Vehicle recall 93V055000 · April 8, 1993
Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer
Grease applied to the liftgate latch rubber bumpers to ease component assembly caused the bumper to swell, interfering with the movement of the liftgate latch pawl.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Grease applied to the liftgate latch rubber bumpers to ease component assembly caused the bumper to swell, interfering with the movement of the liftgate latch pawl. This prevents the liftgate latching when closed and difficult to open when latched.
- Consequence
- An unlatched liftgate can open while the vehicle is inmotion, and could result in an occupant falling out.
- Remedy
- Replace the liftgate assembly on affected vehicles.
- Notes
- System: structure; lift gate.vehicle description: utility vehicles; model grand cherokee and grand wagoneer.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V055000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 8, 1993
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- May 5, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 80,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (1993): 1993
- Jeep Grand Wagoneer (1993): 1993
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