Jeep · United States · Crit
Jeep Cherokee: Structure — hatchback/liftgate
Affects Jeep Cherokee · 2014–2015 — about 99K vehicles.
The hazard
A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.
What to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational