JEEP CHEROKEE 2014: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V509000

Make Model Year
JEEP CHEROKEE 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-12-15 2015-08-12 2015-08-12

Production Dates: 2013-01-04 - 2014-07-11

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R39

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 158684

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.