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VehicleDec 28, 2015389,252 affected

Dodge / Jeep recall: Interior lighting

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
15V879000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 28, 2015
Owners notified
Jul 28, 2016
Vehicles or items affected
389,252
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
Dec 3, 2009 to Sep 1, 2012
Part
Interior lighting; Electrical system › Wiring
Maker's own recall number
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.

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