FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2015: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
| Make : FOREST RIVER | Model : CHEROKEE | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2013-01-04 - 2015-02-18 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R27 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 99399 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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