NHTSA recall 01V-311 (01V311000)

unknown or other recall reported October 4, 2001 - about 72,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V311000
Also written as: 01V-311
Manufacturer number: 997
Reported: October 4, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~72,000
Component: unknown or other

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE BLOCKER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY CAN DISENGAGE, FALL, AND STARTLE THE OPERATOR.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD STARTLE THE OPERATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE KNEE BLOCKER TRIM PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-311 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Liberty - 2002

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