Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V509000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-08-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V509000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
158,684
Reported to NHTSA
2015-08-12
Owners notified
2015-12-15

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to July 11, 2014. Use of the front windshield wipers on dry glass may cause damage to the body control module (BCM).

Safety risk

BCM damage may result in the failure of the windshield wipers, impairing the driver's vision and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground strap to protect the BCM from damage, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on October 7, 2015. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R39.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Jeep Cherokee2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.