Jeep Cherokee: Fire May Occur
Recall Summary Approximately 1,115 Jeep Cherokee vehicles are being recalled because water can seep into the power liftgate module's electrical connectors, causing corrosion that may make the liftgate stop working or potentially cause a fire. Dealers will inspect the vehicles for water damage and corrosion, replace affected components if needed, and install a water shield on all vehicles to prevent future water intrusion. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- JEEP
- Product
- Vehicles: JEEP CHEROKEE. Units affected: 1,115
- Reason
- Water intrusion into the power liftgate module electrical connectors can lead to corrosion and higher resistance. This condition can cause the module to become inoperative and/or cause a fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected. The vehicles will be inspected for evidence of water intrusion and electrical connector corrosion. The vehicle will be repaired to eliminate the possibility of further water intrusion. On vehicles found with corrosion in the power liftgate module electrical connectors the module and electrical connectors will be replaced. All the vehicles...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-03-18
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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