• June 19, 2013Fuel system

  Post-Collision Fire after Rear Impact

  NHTSA campaign 13V-252 · 1,560,000 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

  The defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

  The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  The remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of…

• February 15, 2002Power train

  Daimlerchrysler/inadvertent vehicle movement

  NHTSA campaign 02V-053 · 1,620,000 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.

  The remedy: 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.

• May 10, 2000Brakes

  Daimlerchrysler/front brake rotor

  NHTSA campaign 00V-136 · 589,000 vehicles potentially affected · Service brakes, hydraulic

  The defect: Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.

  The risk: The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.

  The remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

• January 12, 1998Suspension

  Chrysler/temporary spare tire

  NHTSA campaign 98V-006 · 65,000 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

  The defect: Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with "quadra-trac" transfer case, temporary spare tire, and any of 225/70r16, 225/75r16 or 245/70r15 road tires. When the temporary spare tire is in use, the front axle can overheat.

  The risk: An overheated axle can force axle fluid out of the seals, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

  The remedy: Dealers will replace the temporary spare tire with a full sized tire and wheel.

• March 17, 1997Electrical system

  Chrysler/wiring harness

  NHTSA campaign 97V-039 · 70,000 vehicles potentially affected · Electrical system

  The defect: Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with memory seat option. The memory seat module wiring harness can come in contact with the seat spring, a low resistance short circuit can develop resulting in localized heating.

  The risk: The localized heating can result in ignition of the seat cushion material and a vehicle fire.

  The remedy: Dealers will relocate the memory seat control module and wiring harness and a protective shield will be installed on the seat frame.

• October 11, 1995Electrical system

  Electrical system:fuse and fuse recepticle

  NHTSA campaign 95V-193 · 32,000 vehicles potentially affected · Electrical system

  The defect: The fasteners which secure the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution center may have an improper clamp load.

  The risk: Improper clamping can result in arcing at the connection potentially causing a fire in the engine compartment.

  The remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator fuse with a fuse link and any damage to the power distribution center will be repaired.

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Grand Cherokee built in 1996. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

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Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

Other Jeep Grand Cherokee model years

• 2025 4
• 2022 13
• 2020 3
• 2019 7
• 2018 10
• 2017 5
• 2016 8
• 2015 9
• 2014 18
• 2013 9
• 2012 10
• 2011 6
• 2009 2
• 2007 5
• 2006 4
• 2005 3
• 2004 8
• 2003 4
• 2002 10
• 2001 4
• 2000 6
• 1999 4

Common questions

Does the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 campaigns for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 13V-252 (Post-Collision Fire after Rear Impact); 02V-053 (Daimlerchrysler/inadvertent vehicle movement); 00V-136 (Daimlerchrysler/front brake rotor); 98V-006 (Chrysler/temporary spare tire); and 2 more.

How do I know if my 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Jeep dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.