CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will relocate the power liftgate module and add a water shield. In addition, dealers will inspect for corrosion and replace the module and electrical connectors, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 49A. This recall supersedes recalls 15V-393 and 15V-826. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will still need to have the new remedy performed.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A short circuit in the power liftgate module can cause a vehicle fire, and the fire can start whether the ignition is on or off. A fire while parked or driving raises the risk of injury.
Until the repair is done, park your vehicle outside and away from buildings or other structures. Dealers will relocate the power liftgate module, add a water shield, inspect for corrosion, and replace the module and electrical connectors if necessary. The repair is free. This remedy supersedes earlier recalls 15V-393 and 15V-826, and vehicles already repaired under those recalls still need this new remedy. Owner letters were mailed March 1, 2024.
Contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall number 49A) or see an authorized dealer. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Jeep Cherokee | 201420152016 |
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