Electrical System:wiring
NHTSA campaign 15V879000 · announced December 28, 2015 · filed by Chrysler (fca Us Llc) · 389,252 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
What to do
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2011 Dodge Durango
- 2012 Dodge Durango
- 2013 Dodge Durango
- 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.