Jeep Recall

DaimlerChrysler is recalling over 1.1 million 2000-2002 Jeep Wranglers, 2000-2001 Jeep Cherokees and 1999-2002 Jeep Grand Cherokees that were manufactured between June 1998 and March 2002 due to a mainfold. design flaw.

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the airflow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began May 13, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Liberty Sales Improving

Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 202,822 units for June, a four percent decline compared to the same period last year.

Sales of the Jeep(R) Liberty rose to 13,243 units in the latest month. That result marked a 55 percent gain from year-earlier levels, which was the second month of sales for the new compact sport-utility.

                 Month Sales   DR %      Sales CYTD     DR %  
Model            Curr    Pr  Change      Curr    Pr   Change  
                  Yr     Yr               Yr     Yr  
  
Wrangler        6690    7861   -12%    31908    36803   -13%  
Cherokee           0    8606  -100%        0    60585  -100%  
Liberty        13243    8884    55%    73642    10486     0%  
Grand Cherokee 16149   16813     0%   103298   107531    -3%  
JEEP BRAND     36082   42164   -11%   208848   215405    -2%