FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2014: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Make : FOREST RIVER Model : CHEROKEE Year : 2014
Build Dates : 2013-01-04 - 2014-07-11
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V509000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-12-15 Date Received by ODI: 2015-08-12 Date Added to Database: 2015-08-12
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R39
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 158684
Summary:
      Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to July 11, 2014. Use of the front windshield wipers on dry glass may cause damage to the body control module "BCM".
Consequence:
      BCM damage may result in the failure of the windshield wipers, impairing the driver's vision and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
      Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground strap to protect the BCM from damage, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on October 7, 2015. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R39.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.