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2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: interior lighting

Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on December 28, 2015. It covers about 389,252 vehicles.

vehicles affected
389,252
reported
Dec 28, 2015
owners notified
Jul 28, 2016
related complaints
210

Interior lighting

What is wrong
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.
Risk
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
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 number 15V879000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 210 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 15V879000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee interior lighting?

Yes. Recall 15V879000, reported on December 28, 2015, covers about 389,252 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V879000?

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.

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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