Jeep Cherokee: Risk Of Fire
JEEP CHEROKEE RECALL SUMMARY Jeep is recalling 2,201 Cherokee vehicles in the United Kingdom because water can seep into the tailgate power module, causing it to short circuit and potentially catch fire. Affected vehicles will be inspected for water damage and corrosion, with repairs including module replacement and installation of a protective water shield where needed.
- Recalling firm
- JEEP
- Product
- Vehicles: JEEP CHEROKEE. Units affected: 2,201
- Reason
- Due to water ingress the tailgate power module may develop a short circuit. This may cause the module to fail and in extreme cases Remedy: Check affected vehicles for water ingress and modules for corrosion. Where necessary rectify water ingress replace power module and connectors and fit a power module water shield
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-02-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/61caef12-60b9-4c4b-ba44-96b0832029dc