Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles
— Recall Campaign #13V175000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 295,345 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V175000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 07, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V175000 |
| Units affected: | 295,345 |
- Description:
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
- Consequeces:
- If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
- Corrective action:
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.