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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V826000

2015 Jeep Cherokee | 2016 Jeep Cherokee — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

Published December 9, 2015 · Recall initiated: December 9, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V826000, published December 9, 2015. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2015 Jeep Cherokee | 2016 Jeep Cherokee — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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 This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.

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Recall details

Brand
JEEP
Model
CHEROKEE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2015 JEEP CHEROKEE | 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Jeep Cherokee | 2016 Jeep Cherokee — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V826000 on December 9, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: JEEP. Model: CHEROKEE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)