NHTSA recall 04V-337 (04V337000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported July 8, 2004 - about 1,600 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V337000
Also written as: 04V-337
Manufacturer number: D33
Reported: July 8, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~1,600
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7L ENGINES ONLY, TWO VALVE COVER STUDS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FUEL INJECTOR AND ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESSES.

Why it is dangerous

DAMAGE TO THE ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL ADD PROTECTIVE CAPS TO THE VALVE COVER STUDS AND RE-ROUTE THE AFFECTED WIRING HARNESS TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2004. OWNERS CAN 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 04V-337 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Liberty - 2004

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