NHTSA Campaign 14V438000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Issued by Chrysler Group LLC · Reported Jul 21, 2014 · 649,353 vehicles affected

What's wrong

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Consequence

If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
JEEP COMMANDER 2006 649,353
JEEP COMMANDER 2007 649,353
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2005 649,353
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2006 649,353
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2007 649,353

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V438000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.