Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #13V483000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V483000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured january 8, 2013, through august 20, 2013 Includes 90,981 affected units, Loss of ABS/ESC & Instrument Cluster Display, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured january 8, 2013, through august 20, 2013

Defect Summary

Chrysler group, llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured january 8, 2013, through august 20, 2013. due to a disruption of computer communications and loose alternator ground wires, the affected vehicles may experience random illumination of multiple instrument cluster warning lights, loss of cluster illumination and loss of anti-lock brake system (abs) and electronic stability control (esc) function. because of these conditions, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 101, "controls and displays," and no. 126, "electronic stability control systems."

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the abs and instrument cluster module software and tighten the alternator ground wire, free of charge. the recall began on november 19, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n58.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V483000
Report Received Date: 2013-10-17T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of abs/esc & instrument cluster display
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 90,981

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N58
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Chrysler group, llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured january 8, 2013, through august 20, 2013. due to a disruption of computer communications and loose alternator ground wires, the affected vehicles may experience random illumination of multiple instrument cluster warning lights, loss of cluster illumination and loss of anti-lock brake system (abs) and electronic stability control (esc) function. because of these conditions, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 101, "controls and displays," and no. 126, "electronic stability control systems."
Consequence Summary: A loss of abs and esc function reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle. drivers would not be warned of brake system failures or any other failures which would be illuminated on the dashboard display. either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the abs and instrument cluster module software and tighten the alternator ground wire, free of charge. the recall began on november 19, 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. chrysler's recall campaign number is n58.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.86

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