The problem
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The driver's side knee blocker trim panel assembly can disengage, fall, and startle the operator.
The risk
This could startle the operator, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the knee blocker trim panel. Owner notification began November 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 01V-311 (01V311000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 997 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Unknown or other |
| Report date | October 4, 2001 |
| Owners notified | November 26, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 72,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the other / not specified
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 01V-311 repair free?
Yes. Jeep dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the knee blocker trim panel. Owner notification began November 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 72,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.