CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles with the Power Liftgate option may allow water to enter the Power Liftgate Control Module. This can cause a high resistance short circuit inside the module.
A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replace a threaded grommet with a bolt, and cover the module with a foam water shield. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338, so check your VIN for open recalls and contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 if you have questions.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Cherokee | 20142015 |
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