2003 JEEP WRANGLER Recalls (4)

Campaign:
04E041000 on 06/07/2004
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
80
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
06E011000 on 01/31/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
7,291
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket airtex electric fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on jeep grand cherokee, cherokee, wrangler, or dodge dakota vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
06E022000 on 03/12/2006
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic
Affected:
7,440
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2003 JEEP WRANGLER TSBs (33)

Bulletin:
0200102
Component:
021520 suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Summary:
Special ball joint, allows adjustment to caster and camber angles. *slc this bulletin replaces 02-001-02 dated 06/10/02. also to include 2005 jeep wrangler. *tt
Bulletin:
1802002
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
Bulletin:
02011
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
This rapid response states that 403 suspect vehicles may have two engine electrical harness fuel injector connectors that may be connected to the wrong injector. *tt
Bulletin:
02017A
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Nv3550 manual transmission may have suspect third gear weld. this supplement replaces 02-017 dated september 23, 2002. *tt
Bulletin:
02023
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
4.0l crankshaft burr. *tt
Bulletin:
2100503
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Delayed or temporary loss of transmission engagement after initial start up on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring convertible, sebring sedan, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt *mj
Bulletin:
2100603
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission harsh 4-3 downshift on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt
Bulletin:
03011
Component:
046200 service brakes, air:antilock:interconnecting assembly(wiring)
Summary:
Antilock brake system (abs) g-switch harness connector may be incorrectly wired. *tt
Bulletin:
2100603A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission harsh 4-3 downshift. *tt
Bulletin:
2100703
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
New fasteners to prevent possible 42rle transmission fluid weepage. *tt
Bulletin:
2100903
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure. various models including the 2004 ram truck, durango, sebring convertible, cherokee, vision, neon, and voyager. *tt *sc
Bulletin:
2400703
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Hvac drive water leaks under passenger side front carpet. *tt
Bulletin:
0600203
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
Clutch slipping. 2004 cherokee included. *tt
Bulletin:
0900303
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
4.0l multiple cylinder misfire. *tt
Bulletin:
2100503A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Delayed or temporary loss of transmission engagement after initial start up on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring convertible, sebring sedan, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt
Bulletin:
0802703
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Clutch pedal position switch makes click-like sound when clutch pedal is depressed. *tt
Bulletin:
1803103
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
4.0l rough engine idle after restart following a hot soak. *tt
Bulletin:
2100304
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
Nv-241 transfer case fluid seepage from area of rear output shaft retainer. *tt
Bulletin:
0901004
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Dirt and debris accumulation at rear main seal. *tt
Bulletin:
0900704
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Irregular engine snapping sound. *tt
Bulletin:
2300504
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Soft top zipper cleaner and lubricant - for difficult to operate window zippers. *tt
Bulletin:
0803403
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
New spark plug for 2.4l engine. *mj
Bulletin:
2100804
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination -diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1776 solenoid switch valve latched in lr position. *mj this bulletin replaces 21-008-04 dated june 1, 2004. *tt
Bulletin:
10023
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Dowel pin has been added to the nv241 output shaft to mate with a notch added to the vehicle speed sensor tone wheel. service information tuneups. *tt
Bulletin:
2100405
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Transmission delay engagement. *eh
Bulletin:
2100905
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illumination for dtc's (diagnostic trouble codes) p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0846, p0871 or p0841. 2004-2005 jeep cherokee and 2005 chrysler 300/magnum *sc
Bulletin:
0801505
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Powertrain control module initialization. *sc
Bulletin:
10182004
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
After installing the transmission apply rtv to the adapter slot. *eh
Bulletin:
2101005
Component:
104000 power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary:
Spark knock or powertrain rattle-like sound from transfer case shifter area. *tt
Bulletin:
2401305
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt
Bulletin:
2301006
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Primary door weatherstrip water leak at a-pillar belt line. *tt
Bulletin:
1900306
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering shimmy. *tt
Bulletin:
9002519
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
82212076, 82203694 - fabric cleaner this "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in california, the otc states (connecticut, delaware, massachusetts, maine, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, virginia, and washington dc

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