Safety Recall R71 / NHTSA 15V-879 Sun Visor Wiring – 2011-2013 Dodge Durango & Jeep Grand Cherokee

NHTSA Campaign Number:  15V879

Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , INTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 389,252

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Summary:

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012.

In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring.

This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.

CONSEQUENCE:

The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy:

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge.

The recall began on July 28, 2016.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Chrysler’s number for this recall is R71.

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.