Wiring: rear compartment/trunkRecall 15V-826 · 2015–2016 Jeep Cherokee
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-826 covers 32,784 2015–2016 Jeep Cherokee for a wiring: rear compartment/trunk problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V826000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit.
The risk
A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R67. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.
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
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 342 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 18, 2015 to September 10, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.