NHTSA Recall 97V039000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V039000; Date: Mar. 17, 1997
The localized heating can result in ignition of the seat cushion material and a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 70,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with memory seat option. The memory seat module wiring harness can come in contact with the seat spring, a low resistance short circuit can develop resulting in localized heating.
How to Fix:
Dealers will relocate the memory seat control module and wiring harness and a protective shield will be installed on the seat frame.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being during March 1997. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 18, 1997
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