The brake master cylinder in your vehicle is a critical part that helps you stop safely. Unfortunately, some aftermarket master cylinders made for Ford, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles, including some sold under the names NAPA, Raybestos, and others, could be faulty.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid leaks because of the faulty master cylinder, your vehicle's brakes won't work as well, especially in cold weather. This could cause you to stop farther back than usual, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your brake master cylinder will be replaced for free. Your dealer will swap it out with a new, reliable one, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
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LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
Your Jeep's fuel pump is a crucial part that sends gasoline to the engine. Some aftermarket fuel pumps, installed on certain 1997-2004 Wrangler, 1997-2001 Cherokee, 1997-2004 Grand Cherokee, and 2000-2003 Dakota models, have a faulty electrical connector that can break down over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connector fails, fuel can leak and ignite, causing a fire. This could happen if you're filling up, driving, or even standing near the vehicle.
Free Fix
Airtex will replace the faulty fuel pump at no cost to you. They'll notify you and provide the free repair, so be on the lookout for their contact and schedule the fix when you get the notice.
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CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
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IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
The intake and exhaust manifolds on your vehicle are like two pipes that carry air and exhaust gases in and out of your engine. On certain 4.0L engine models, there's a small spot where debris can get stuck.
Risk if Unfixed
If debris accumulates in this spot, it could cause a fire while you're driving, which is a serious and potentially catastrophic situation.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will install a special shield to prevent debris from building up and causing a fire. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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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.
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THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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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.
The combination lamps on your vehicle are the turn signals and headlights. Unfortunately, some replacement lamps sold for your vehicle type don't have the necessary amber reflectors, which are required for safe visibility.
Risk if Unfixed
Without these reflectors, your vehicle will be poorly lit at night, making it harder for others to see you, especially when turning or changing lanes. This could lead to a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Pro-A Motors will contact you to offer a full refund for the replacement lamps. You don't need to do anything – they'll take care of the process. You can also contact them at 323-838-2988 if you have any questions.
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CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
The ignition switch in your SUV is the part that helps your car start. Water and dirt can get inside this switch and cause a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could lead to a vehicle fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the ignition switch with a new, improved one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and contact DaimlerChrysler if you don't receive the fix in a timely manner.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH A REDESIGNED SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 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.
The rooftop storage rack on your Jeep Wrangler has a latch issue. The latch on the cockpit cover might not stay locked in place because it's misaligned, which could cause the cover to detach from the rack.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cockpit cover comes loose, it could hit someone outside the vehicle, causing injury, or become a distraction or obstacle for other drivers, which could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Bestop will send you a repair kit and instructions to fix the latch issue free of charge. You should contact Bestop's customer service at (800) 845-3567 if you don't receive the free repair within a reasonable time.
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BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER. THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK BECAUSE THE LATCH BRACKET MISPOSITIONS THE ROTARY LATCH TO THE COCKPIT COVER. AS A RESULT, THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK AND COULD SEPARATE FROM THE ROOF RACK.
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.
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SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE COCKPIT COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME A DISTRACTION OR AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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BESTOP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BESTOP CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT (800) 845-3567.
