Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January
— Recall Campaign #15V393000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 99,399 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V393000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 22, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V393000 |
| Units affected: | 99,399 |
- Description:
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module.
- Consequeces:
- A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.
- 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.