Recall 06V199000: Possible Cooling Fan Blade Separartion

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Jeep/Grand Cherokee 2000 2002

MANUFACTURER: DaimlerChrysler Corporation

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V199000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: June 06, 2006

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling: Cooling System: Fan

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 131441

SUMMARY:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the plastic blades of the electric motor driven cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud.

CONSEQUENCE:
If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the electric cooling fan modules free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
DaimlerChrysler recall No. F25. Customers may also 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.