Recall Mondays: Dodge And Jeep Are In The Hot Seat

 

AUTOMAKER: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

 

NO. OF AFFECTED CUSTOMERS: 388,504

     
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:

The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

REMEDY:

Chrysler will notify owners. The remedy plan is still being developed. 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 R71.