NHTSA Recall # | 119528 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V393000 |
MFG Compaign # | R27 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
Date of notification | 26/10/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/01/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 18/02/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/06/15 |
Report created | 22/06/15 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 99399 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
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). |