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NHTSA recall 15V826000

Electrical System, Structure · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

December 9, 2015report date
32,784units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles 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.

Why it matters: A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2015 Jeep Cherokee, 2016 Jeep Cherokee.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V826000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.