JEEP CHEROKEE 2015: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V826000

Make Model Year
JEEP CHEROKEE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-01 2015-12-09 2015-12-09

Production Dates: 2015-02-18 - 2015-09-10

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R67

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32784

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.

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.