Jeep recall: Structure
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Jeep Cherokee 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V338000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us, LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 11, 2023
- Owners notified
- Mar 1, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 132,099
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate; Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
- Maker's own recall number
- 49A
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Jeep recall: Tires Sep 1, 2026
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Back over prevention Aug 13, 2026
- Jeep recall: Power train May 7, 2026
- Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Apr 9, 2026
- Jeep / Ram recall: Exterior lighting Feb 2, 2026
- Jeep recall: Power train Jan 16, 2025
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.