2014 Jeep Cherokee

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:	15V393000
Mfg's Report Date:	JUN 21, 2015
Component:	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	99399

Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module.

Consequence:
A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.

Remedy:
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.

Dates of Manufacture:
JAN 03, 2013 to FEB 17, 2015

Manufacturer Recall Number:
R27

The safety ratings and information is provided directly from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)