Recall 15V-879
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2011 to 2013 Dodge Durango and 1 other model: Interior lighting; Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-879
- Reported
- December 28, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 389,252 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
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
- Dodge Durango 2011 to 2013
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 to 2013