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VehicleDec 9, 201532,784 affected

Jeep recall: Structure

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

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 This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
15V826000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 9, 2015
Owners notified
Feb 1, 2016
Vehicles or items affected
32,784
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Feb 18, 2015 to Sep 10, 2015
Part
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate; Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
Maker's own recall number
R67

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.

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