Recall
Jeep Grand Cherokee — 97V039000
NHTSA ID
97V039000
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1997-03-17
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
70,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MEMORY SEAT OPTION. THE MEMORY SEAT MODULE WIRING HARNESS CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT SPRING, A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP RESULTING IN LOCALIZED HEATING.
Consequence
THE LOCALIZED HEATING CAN RESULT IN IGNITION OF THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL AND A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE MEMORY SEAT CONTROL MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS AND A PROTECTIVE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE SEAT FRAME.