# Service bulletin N47

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10148556
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-19
- Manufacturer's number: N47
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-09\-01
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE; TRAILER HITCHES

## NHTSA's summary

The aftermarket trailer hitch on about 1,443,000 of the above vehicles may adversely affect the rear structure performance during certain low speed rear collisions. Vehicles equipped with a trailer hitch must be inspected and replaced if required. NOTE: The initial inspection process can be done by write up personnel in the write up area. Vehicles found without a trailer hitch can be immediately returned to the customer.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10148556-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10148556-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame, Trailer hitch

## Vehicles listed

- 1999 to 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2013222](/recalls/tc/2013222.md), 2013-06-26: Structure

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [9002849](/bulletins/10220995.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve \- Valve Body \- RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto\-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.
- [N47062013](/bulletins/10220410.md), 2022-09-26, Service bulletin: TRAILER HITCHES. Chrysler intends to inspect and, if necessary, replace aftermarket trailer hitches to ensure that any sharp edges or other puncture risks from the aftermarket mounting hardware are removed, free of charge \(parts and labor\). The parts required for this program are currently not available. Chrysler is making all reasonable efforts to obtain the parts as quickly as possible. Chrysler will contact dealers when the parts and repair procedure becomes available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this customer satisfaction notification by way of established methods used in the past. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles.
- [3100519](/bulletins/10220101.md), 2022-09-15, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- [3100319](/bulletins/10220099.md), 2022-09-15, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- [3100619](/bulletins/10220097.md), 2022-09-15, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- [N47062013](/bulletins/10189178.md), 2021-03-22, Service bulletin: TRAILER HITCHES. Chrysler intends to inspect and, if necessary, replace aftermarket trailer hitches to ensure that any sharp edges or other puncture risks from the aftermarket mounting hardware are removed, free of charge \(parts and labor\). The parts required for this program are currently not available. Chrysler is making all reasonable efforts to obtain the parts as quickly as possible. Chrysler will contact dealers when the parts and repair procedure becomes available. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this customer satisfaction notification by way of established methods used in the past. We ask that you please take the time to ensure that your personnel are aware of this communication and are prepared to execute a customer friendly process for inquiries on involved vehicles.
- [23\-015\-20](/bulletins/10175743.md), 2020-05-26, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID\-19
- [31\-005\-19](/bulletins/10169249.md), 2019-12-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- [31\-006\-19](/bulletins/10169245.md), 2019-12-16, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- [9002849](/bulletins/10139596.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve \- Valve Body \- RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto\-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.

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