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NHTSA 15V879000 United States

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.

Campaign15V879000
ComponentElectrical System:wiring
Report date2015-12-28
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Dodge Durango2011United States
Dodge Durango2012United States
Dodge Durango2013United States
Jeep Grand Cherokee2011United States
Jeep Grand Cherokee2012United States
Jeep Grand Cherokee2013United 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.