Jeep Commander, Grand Cherokee (2005-2007): Electrical system
Recall 14V438000 · Jul 21, 2014 · Chrysler Group LLC
649,353
vehicles affected
649,353
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V438000
- Date
- Jul 21, 2014
- Maker
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Units affected
- 649,353
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Ignition > Switch
- Model years
- 2005-2007
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep | Commander | 2006-2007 |
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | 2005-2007 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V438000?
2 models: Jeep Commander (2006-2007), Jeep Grand Cherokee (2005-2007), about 649,353 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V438000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.