NHTSA Recall # | 111189 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V879000 |
MFG Compaign # | R71 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | JEEP |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Date of notification | 28/07/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/12/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/09/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 28/12/15 |
Report created | 28/12/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 389252 |
Defect summary | Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 dodge durango and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured december 3, 2009, to september 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall. |
Consequence summary | The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. |
Corrective action | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on july 28, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r71. |
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). |