NHTSA Campaign 15V509000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Aug 12, 2015 · 158,684 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to July 11, 2014. Use of the front windshield wipers on dry glass may cause damage to the body control module (BCM).

Consequence

BCM damage may result in the failure of the windshield wipers, impairing the driver's vision and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground strap to protect the BCM from damage, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on October 7, 2015. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R39.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
JEEP CHEROKEE 2014 158,684

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V509000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.