CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
- Risk
- The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
- 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
The wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit in certain vehicles built between December 2009 and September 2012. This includes vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier recall for the same wiring, as well as some that were never repaired under that recall. A short circuit in this wiring increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) will notify owners. A dealer will install clearance for the sun visor wiring, add protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, all at no cost to you. The recall began on July 28, 2016.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup or contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall R71. Schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Durango | 201120122013 |
|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 201120122013 |