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Campaign 05V396000

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ID: #05V396000 MFR: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

What Happened
The transmission in your vehicle is the part that helps your engine send power to the wheels. In certain models, a small amount of water from the air conditioning system can leak into the transmission through a seal, which can cause a problem during gear shifting.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the transmission could overheat and cause a fire under the hood. This is a serious situation that could potentially cause significant damage or injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the transmission to see if there's a leak. If not, they'll install a new seal and shield to prevent future issues. If there is a leak, they'll fix the problem and install a new seal and shield to keep the water out. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

2005 JEEP Grand Cherokee

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #05V396000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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