2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee recall: hatchback/liftgate

Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on June 22, 2015. It covers about 99,399 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 99,399
reported: Jun 22, 2015
owners notified: Oct 26, 2015
related complaints: 197

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

What is wrong: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module.
Risk: A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27. This recall is superseded by the federal safety agency recall 23V‑338.

Recall number 15V393000

Affected vehicles

Jeep Cherokee 2014-2015 2014 2015

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 197 complaints about body problems.

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Questions about recall 15V393000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee hatchback/liftgate?

Yes. Recall 15V393000, reported on June 22, 2015, covers about 99,399 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V393000?

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27. This recall is superseded by the federal safety agency recall 23V‑338.

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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