Electrical systemRecall 13V-175 · Jeep vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC recall 13V-175 covers 295,345 Jeep vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V175000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
The risk
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.