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NHTSARecalled Jun 22, 2015 · #15V393000

Water may Enter Power Liftgate Module

Hazard

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Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module. A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Water may Enter Power Liftgate Module
  • 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
2015 Jeep
UPCs

What you should do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.

View the official CPSC notice