Recall
Jeep Grand Cherokee — 09V117000
NHTSA ID
09V117000
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2009-04-09
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Units Affected
103,409
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
J14
Summary
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.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY.
Remedy
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.