FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2016: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Make : FOREST RIVER Model : CHEROKEE Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2015-02-18 - 2015-09-10
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V826000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-02-01 Date Received by ODI: 2015-12-09 Date Added to Database: 2015-12-09
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R67
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 32784
Summary:
      Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit.
Consequence:
      A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
      Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R67.
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.