Jeep recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
What could happen
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
Vehicles covered
- Jeep Commander 2006–2007
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005–2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V438000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 21, 2014
- Owners notified
- Oct 9, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 649,353
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 31, 2005 to Jul 5, 2007
- Part
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
- Maker's own recall number
- P41
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Electrical system Sep 17, 2014
- Jeep recall: Electrical system May 7, 2013
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Electrical system May 11, 2010
- Jeep recall: Equipment Mar 5, 2010
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 11, 2010
- Jeep recall: Suspension Sep 1, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.