Visibility: windshield wiper/washerRecall 15V-509 · 2014 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-509 covers 158,684 2014 Jeep Cherokee for a visibility: windshield wiper/washer problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V509000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to July 11, 2014. Use of the front windshield wipers on dry glass may cause damage to the body control module (BCM).
The risk
BCM damage may result in the failure of the windshield wipers, impairing the driver's vision and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground strap to protect the BCM from damage, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on October 7, 2015. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R39.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,907 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 4, 2013 to July 11, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.