Washington, D.C – Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5th, 2010, through December 11th, 2013.
In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after a service repair is performed.
Vehicle Information
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Report Receipt Date: July 2nd, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V391000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 651,130
Vehicle Make / Model | Model Year(s) |
Dodge / Durango | 2011-2014 |
Jeep / Grand Cherokee | 2009-2014 |
Consequence
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1.800.853.1403. Chrysler’s number for this recall is P36.
Notes
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