CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to July 11, 2014. Use of the front windshield wipers on dry glass may cause damage to the body control module (BCM).
- Risk
- BCM damage may result in the failure of the windshield wipers, impairing the driver's vision and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground strap to protect the BCM from damage, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on October 7, 2015. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R39.
- 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
Some 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles built between January 4, 2013 and July 11, 2014 may have a problem where running the front windshield wipers on dry glass can damage the body control module, which controls the wipers. If that module is damaged, the windshield wipers can stop working, making it harder to see the road and raising the risk of a crash.
The fix is a ground strap that protects the body control module from this damage. Dealers will install it free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on October 7, 2015, and the repair became available starting December 15, 2015.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, use your VIN to look for open recalls, or contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall R39. Avoid running the wipers on dry glass until the repair is done, and schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Cherokee | 2014 |
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