Jeep Cherokee Catalyst Converter Recall

Question

Hello,

There was catalyst converter recall couple of years ago. Anyone know what that reacall about?

Can I stll have my Jeep fixed now?

Answer 1

It appears the failures are only for 1996-1998 Chrysler vehicles (including Jeep Wrangler and Cherokee). It appears that both the cat and the PCM were recalled. The cat for falling apart and rattling and the PCM for not detecting a cat failure.  As far as a time or mileage limit I would suggest you contact a dealer or two and find out.

From the first page of the recall

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August 2006 Dealer Service Instructions for:

Emissions Recall E22 Reprogram PCM and Inspect Catalytic Converter

1996 (XJ) Jeep® Cherokee

1996 (ZJ) Jeep® Grand Cherokee

NOTE: This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 4.0L (ERH) engine.

1997 - 1998 (AN) Dodge Dakota

1997 - 1998 (XJ) Jeep® Cherokee

1997 – 1998 (TJ) Jeep® Wrangler (built after June 30, 1996)

NOTE: This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 2.5L (EPE) engine.

IMPORTANT: Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.

Subject

The Powertain Control Module (PCM) on about 467,400 of the above vehicles may not be capable of detecting a deteriorating catalytic converter. Also, under certain conditions, some catalytic converters may be subject to mechanical degradation that causes a rattle.

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Here is another page I found that states 96-99 vehicles.

http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr122105.h...