NHTSA recall · Reported December 28, 2015
DODGE,JEEP 2011-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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 affecte…
Dodge,Jeep recalled Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Gr….
DODGE,JEEP 2011-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING was recalled by Dodge,Jeep in December 28, 2015. Reason: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicle…. Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, prot…. Verify recall #15V879000 with the NHTSA before acting.
The recall
Dodge,Jeep issued this NHTSA recall-Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicle….
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- December 28, 2015
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #15V879000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Hazard
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15V879000 |
| Date reported | December 28, 2015 |
| Date initiated | December 28, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Dodge,Jeep |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | United States |
| Official source | NHTSA notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What to do with this recall
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the…
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