Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever And Linkage — Floor Shift

Date Announced
FEB 15, 2002
Vehicles Affected
1,620,000
Jeep Recall #
B02
NHTSA Campaign #
02V053000
Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
Actions
Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. DaimlerChrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on March 22, 2002. Owner notification began September 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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