• April 9, 2009Seats

  Front seat electric heater element overheats

  NHTSA campaign 09V-117 · 103,409 vehicles potentially affected · Seats

  The defect: Chrysler is recalling 103,409 my 2001-2004 jeep grand cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with chrysler recall no. 06v-197 completed (03-04 my) or seat heater elements service replacement (01-02 my). The front seat electric heater elements could overheat.

  The risk: Overheating could potentially cause a fire or injury.

  The remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge. The recall began on november 23, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

• April 8, 2002Fuel system

  Daimlerchrysler/debris in manifold

  NHTSA campaign 02V-104 · 1,115,322 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

  The defect: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location.

  The risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.

  The remedy: Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. Owner notification began may 13, 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.

• January 5, 2001Steering

  Daimlerchrysler/steering gear assembly

  NHTSA campaign 01V-007 · 636 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

  The defect: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. An internal nut in the steering gear assembly could loosen and cause the steering gear to lock up.

  The risk: This could reduce steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly. Owner notification began december 27, 2000. 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.

• November 9, 2000Child seat anchors

  Daimlerchrysler/FMVSS 225/child seat anchor

  NHTSA campaign 00V-366 · 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected · Child seat

  The defect: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.

  The risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

  The remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

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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
• 2000 6
• 1999 4
• 1996 6

Common questions

Does the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 campaigns for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 09V-117 (Front seat electric heater element overheats); 02V-104 (Daimlerchrysler/debris in manifold); 01V-007 (Daimlerchrysler/steering gear assembly); 00V-366 (Daimlerchrysler/FMVSS 225/child seat anchor).

How do I know if my 2001 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 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

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