NHTSA recall 15V879000
Electrical System, Interior Lighting · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2011 Dodge Durango
- 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2012 Dodge Durango
- 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2013 Dodge Durango
- 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Dodge Durango, 2012 Dodge Durango, 2013 Dodge Durango, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V879000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.