Monday, December 21, 2015

Monday's Recall: Jeep Is In The Hot Seat

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NO. OF AFFECTED VEHICLES: 32,784
     
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:
A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
REMEDY:
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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R67.

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