NHTSA Recall # | 117876 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V826000 |
MFG Compaign # | R67 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TR |
Date of notification | 01/02/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 18/02/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/09/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/12/15 |
Report created | 09/12/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 32784 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 jeep cherokee vehicles manufactured february 18, 2015, to september 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the power liftgate control module and result in a high resistance short circuit. |
Consequence summary | A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r67. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |