Recall 13V-175
Chrysler Group LLC recalled the 2006 to 2010 Jeep Commander and 1 other model: Electrical system; Power train (transfer case (4-wheel drive)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-175
- Reported
- May 7, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 295,345 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
The risk
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-[removed]. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Jeep Commander 2006 to 2010
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 to 2010