NHTSA Campaign 23V338000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Reported May 11, 2023 · 132,099 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

Consequence

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will relocate the power liftgate module and add a water shield. In addition, dealers will inspect for corrosion and replace the module and electrical connectors, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 49A. This recall supersedes recalls 15V-393 and 15V-826. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will still need to have the new remedy performed.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
JEEP CHEROKEE 2014 132,099
JEEP CHEROKEE 2015 132,099
JEEP CHEROKEE 2016 132,099

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V338000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.