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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 09V117📅 Apr 8, 2009

2001–2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Chrysler is recalling 103,409 my 2001-2004 jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with chrysler recall no. 06V-197 completed (03-04 my) or seat heater elements service replacement (01-02 my). The front seat electric heater elements could overheat.

💥 The risk

Overheating could potentially cause a fire or injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge. The recall began on november 23, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V117000
Manufacturer recall #
J14
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected
103,409
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 23, 2009
Built
Sep 10, 2002 – Jun 30, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Chrysler recall no. J14.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V117 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V117?

2001–2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 103,409 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Jeep dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.