Jeep Cherokee (2015-2016): Structure
Recall 15V826000 · Dec 9, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
32,784
vehicles affected
32,784
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V826000
- Date
- Dec 9, 2015
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 32,784
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Hatchback/liftgate; Electrical system > Wiring > Rear compartment/trunk
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit.
What can happen
A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R67.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V826000?
1 model: Jeep Cherokee (2015-2016), about 32,784 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V826000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016.
What can happen?
A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.