FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2015: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Make : FOREST RIVER Model : CHEROKEE Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2015-02-18 - 2015-09-10
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V393000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-10-26 Date Received by ODI: 2015-06-22 Date Added to Database: 2015-06-22
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R27
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 99399
Summary:
      Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module.
Consequence:
      A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.
Remedy:
      Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27.
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.