Jeep Cherokee Recall: Power Liftgate Module Fire Risk
Chrysler is recalling 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokees with power liftgates because water leaks into the control module, creating a fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural defects leading to severe hazards.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured between February 18, 2015, and September 10, 2015. The recall applies specifically to vehicles equipped with the power liftgate option. A total of 32,784 vehicles are affected by this safety issue.
In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module. This moisture can result in a high resistance short circuit within the module. The presence of a short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing 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 This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.
The recalled product
- Product
- JEEP CHEROKEE
- Brand
- JEEP
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 32,784
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- CHEROKEE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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