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Grand Cherokees from the model years 1993-2004, and Libertys from 2002-07 are subject to the voluntary recall. On a daily basis, dozens of the vehicles can be seen driving along Fairfield County roads.
The recall will consist of a “visual inspection of the vehicle” and if deemed necessary, “an upgrade to the rear structure of the vehicle to better manage crash forces in low-speed impacts.”
According to the NHTSA, in a small number of cases, some vehicles caught fire after being rear-ended. Jeep does not believe the vehicles pose a risk, and initially said it would not comply with the NHTSA request for the recall. But the company changed its stance Tuesday as a deadline on a decision loomed.
“Chrysler Group’s analysis of the data confirms that these vehicles are not defective and are among the safest in the peer group,” the company said in a statement. “Nonetheless, Chrysler Group recognizes that this matter has raised concerns for its customers and wants to take further steps, in coordination with NHTSA, to provide additional measures to supplement the safety of its vehicles.”
Specific information on where and how the voluntary recall will be conducted had not yet been released Tuesday afternoon. For more information, visit Jeep.com, Media.Chrysler.com or call your local Jeep dealer.
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