Recall number R/2016/026

Recall reference

R/2016/026

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2016-03-18

Reason for concern

FIRE MAY OCCUR

Reason for recall

Water intrusion into the power liftgate module electrical connectors can lead to corrosion and higher resistance. This condition can cause the module to become inoperative and/or cause a fire.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected. The vehicles will be inspected for evidence of water intrusion and electrical connector corrosion. The vehicle will be repaired to eliminate the possibility of further water intrusion. On vehicles found with corrosion in the power liftgate module electrical connectors the module and electrical connectors will be replaced. All the vehicles will receive a power liftgate module water shield.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local JEEP dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official JEEP service.

JEEP Reference ID

R67

Number of affected JEEP cars

1115