Large Recall NHTSA · 09V117000 Reported April 9, 2009

Front seat electric heater element overheats

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Seats · 103,409 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V117000
Manufacturer Campaign
J14
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
103,409
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 9, 2009

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling 103,409 my 2001-2004 jeep grand cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with chrysler recall no. 06v-197 completed (03-04 my) or seat heater elements service replacement (01-02 my). the front seat electric heater elements could overheat.

Safety Consequence

Overheating could potentially cause a fire or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge. the recall began on november 23, 2009. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 09V117000 or campaign J14.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V117000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V117000?

NHTSA recall 09V117000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 9, 2009. It addresses: Front seat electric heater element overheats. The recall affects approximately 103,409 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V117000 or the manufacturer campaign number J14. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.