NHTSA Recall 15V393000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V393000; Date: Jun. 22, 2015
A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Jeep Cherokee; 2015 Jeep Cherokee
Component: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 99,399
Recall Summary:
Chrysler (fca us LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the power liftgate control module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r27.
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: Oct 26, 2015
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