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2001-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: seat heater/cooler

Chrysler LLC reported this safety recall on April 9, 2009. It covers about 103,409 vehicles.

vehicles affected
103,409
reported
Apr 9, 2009
owners notified
Nov 23, 2009
related complaints
436

Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling 103,409 my 2001-2004 jeep grand cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with chrysler recall no. 06v‑197 completed (03-04 my) or seat heater elements service replacement (01-02 my). The front seat electric heater elements could overheat.
Risk
Overheating could potentially cause a fire or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge. The recall began on november 23, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 09V117000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 436 complaints about seats problems.

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Questions about recall 09V117000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee seat heater/cooler?

Yes. Recall 09V117000, reported on April 9, 2009, covers about 103,409 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V117000?

Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge. The recall began on november 23, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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