Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #15V879000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V879000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2011-2013 dodge durango and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured december 3, 2009, to september 1, 2012 Includes 389,252 affected units, Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2013 dodge durango and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured december 3, 2009, to september 1, 2012

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 dodge durango and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured december 3, 2009, to september 1, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. the recall began on july 28, 2016. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r71.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V879000
Report Received Date: 2015-12-28T00:00:00
Subject: Vanity lamp short may result in fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 389,252

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R71
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 dodge durango and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured december 3, 2009, to september 1, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Consequence Summary: The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. the recall began on july 28, 2016. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r71.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 60.17

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NHTSA ID: 15V879000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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