CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit.
- Risk
- A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R67. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.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 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles built between February 18, 2015 and September 10, 2015 with the power liftgate option may let water leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module. This can cause a high resistance short circuit inside the module.
A short circuit in the module increases the risk of 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 damaged parts as needed, remove the mastic shield, and cover the module with a water shield. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338, so check your VIN for open recalls and contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number R67) if you have questions.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Cherokee | 20152016 |
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