# Recalls that may apply to the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [13V252000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V252000.md), 2013-06-19: STRUCTURE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 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.
- [02V053000](/recalls/nhtsa/02V053000.md), 2002-02-15: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT. 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. Built 1992\-06\-01 to 1998\-05\-31.
- [00V136000](/recalls/nhtsa/00V136000.md), 2000-05-10: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR. 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. Built 1995\-07\-01 to 1998\-06\-01.
- [98V006000](/recalls/nhtsa/98V006000.md), 1998-01-12: SUSPENSION:FRONT. 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. Built 1995\-07\-01 to 1996\-07\-31.
- [97V039000](/recalls/nhtsa/97V039000.md), 1997-03-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 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. Built 1995\-07\-15 to 1996\-04\-30.
- [95V193000](/recalls/nhtsa/95V193000.md), 1995-10-11: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. THE FASTENERS WHICH SECURE THE ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT FUSE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER CLAMP LOAD. Built 1995\-07\-01 to 1995\-08\-01.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2013220](/recalls/tc/2013220.md), 2013-06-26: Structure. Chrysler Canada has determined that an opportunity to incrementally improve performance in certain types of low\-speed impacts may exist in certain vehicles. The company will carry out a voluntary customer satisfaction campaign to offer a structural improvement to mitigate the risks of fuel leakage in certain low\-speed collisions. Chrysler will inspect the affected vehicles and install a Chrysler trailer hitch if appropriate. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
- [2002067](/recalls/tc/2002067.md), 2002-04-08: Other. As a Customer Satisfaction Campaign DaimlerChrysler has initiated the following action: With certain Grand Cherokees, 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. Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly.
- [2000143](/recalls/tc/2000143.md), 2000-06-29: Brakes. On certain vehicles originally retailed in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces, the composite front disc brake rotors  may fail due to corrosion. The cast iron wear surface may separate from the hub reducing the braking effectiveness of the vehicle.  Correction:  Front brake rotors will be replaced with rotors that utilize a stainless steel hub section.
- [1998014](/recalls/tc/1998014.md), 1998-01-27: Suspension. NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH "QUADRA\-TRAC" TRANSFER CASE AND A SPACE SAVER TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE. THE FRONT AXLE COULD OVERHEAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED USING THE TEMPORARY SPACE SAVER SPARE TIRE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ROAD TIRES: 225/70/R16, 225/75/R15 OR 245/70/R15.  AN OVERHEATED AXLE MAY FORCE AXLE FLUID OUT OF THE SEALS RESULTING IN AN INCREASED CHANCE OF FIRE. CORRECTION: TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A FULL SIZED SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
- [1997061](/recalls/tc/1997061.md), 1997-03-25: Electrical. NOTE:  VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE MEMORY SEAT OPTION. THE MEMORY SEAT MODULE WIRING HARNESS MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT SPRING. IF THIS OCCURS, A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT MAY DEVELOP, RESULTING IN LOCALIZED HEATING.  IF THE RESISTANCE REMAINS BELOW THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION THRESHOLD THE HEAT COULD IGNITE THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL. CORRECTION:  MEMORY SEAT CONTROL MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS WILL BE RELOCATED AND A PROTECTIVE COVER WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE SEAT FRAME.
- [1996137](/recalls/tc/1996137.md), 1996-09-13: Electrical. On certain vehicles, the fasteners which secure the alternator circuit fuse to the power distribution centre \(PDC\) may have an improper clamp load.  Improper clamping may result in arcing at the connection and the potential for fire in the engine compartment.  Correction: The alternator fuse will be replaced with a fuse link and damage to the PDC will be repaired.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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