JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2013: INTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V879000

Make Model Year
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-07-28 2015-12-28 2015-12-28

Production Dates: 2009-12-03 - 2012-09-01

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R71

Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 389252

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.

Consequence

The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.

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.