Engine and engine coolingRecall 04V-337 · 2004 Jeep Liberty

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 04V-337 covers 1,600 2004 Jeep Liberty for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,6001 model
ReportedJul 8, 2004Owners notified Jul 19, 2004
Complaints since24Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V337000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. D33.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH 2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 26, 2004 to June 25, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.