NHTSA Recall 13V483000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V483000; Date: Oct. 17, 2013
A loss of abs and esc function reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures or any other failures which would be illuminated on the dashboard display. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 90,981
Recall Summary:
Chrysler group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured January 8, 2013, through August 20, 2013. Due to a disruption of computer communications and loose alternator ground wires, the affected vehicles may experience random illumination of multiple instrument cluster warning lights, loss of cluster illumination and loss of anti-lock brake system (abs) and electronic stability control (esc) function. Because of these conditions, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 101, "controls and displays," and no. 126, "electronic stability control systems. "
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the abs and instrument cluster module software and tighten the alternator ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is n58.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 19, 2013
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