Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: Electrical System:wiring
Official safety recall 15V879000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango | 2011 | United States |
| Dodge Durango | 2012 | United States |
| Dodge Durango | 2013 | United States |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2011 | United States |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 | United States |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2013 | United States |
The problem
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.
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The official remedy
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.