Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V879
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 389,252
- Recall opened
- Jul 28, 2016
- Report date
- Dec 28, 2015
- Manufacturer campaign
- R71
- Type
- Vehicle
Related investigation
NHTSA opened an investigation that led to this recall.
Affected vehicles (2)
- DODGE DURANGO2011–2013
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE2011–2013
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / 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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 15V879000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.