NHTSA recall 06V-199 (06V199000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported June 8, 2006 - about 189,479 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V199000
Also written as: 06V-199
Manufacturer number: F25
Reported: June 8, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~189,479
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PLASTIC BLADES OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN COOLING FAN MAY SEPARATE AND PENETRATE THE SHROUD.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD IS OPEN, A PERSON IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE BLADE AND INJURED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY 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 06V-199 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 2000, 2002

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.