Recall 15V879000

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Report Date
20151228
Component
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 DODGE DURANGO
2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
2012 DODGE DURANGO
2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
2013 DODGE DURANGO
2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.