Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's valve cover studs might be touching the fuel injector and alternator wiring harnesses, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, this could lead to an underhood fire, which is a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, and they will add protective caps to the valve cover studs and re-route the wiring harness for free.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DAMAGE TO THE ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Original — Remedy
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.
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