Well for recalls you could look here.
www.jeep.com
Owner Services tab.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DECODING CHART POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = United States
2 Make J = Jeep
3 Vehicle Type 4 = MPV W/O Side Airbags. 8 = MPV With Side Airbags.
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating F = 4001 - 5000 lbs. G = 5001 - 6000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line K = Liberty 4X2 (LHD) L = Liberty 4X4 (LHD) M = Cherokee 4X4 (RHD)
6 Series 3 = Liberty Renegade 4 = Liberty Sport/Cherokee Sport 5 = Liberty Limited/Cherokee Limited
7 Body Style 8 = Sport Utility - 4 Door
8 Engine K = 3.7L 6 cyl MPI Gasoline 1 = 2.4L 4 cyl MPI Gasoline 7 = 2.5L 4 cyl Diesel
9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X
10 Model Year 2=2002
11 Assembly Plant W = Toledo North Assembly Plant
12 thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence