NHTSA Recall # | 51347 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 06V197000 |
MFG Compaign # | F17 |
Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
Date of notification | 24/07/06 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/09/02 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/06/06 |
Report created | 07/06/06 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 111687 |
Defect summary | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with heated seats, the front passenger seat electric heater element could overheat. |
Consequence summary | Overheating could potentially cause a fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the heated seat elements. The recall began on july 24, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
Recall notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. F17. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |