Chrysler Grand Cherokee recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Chrysler Grand Cherokee from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Fuel pump relay may fail and stall the engine

    Reported March 13, 2015Model years 2010–2013DVSA recall R/2015/0642 vehicles affected

    The fuel pump relay may operate intermittently or fail without warning, causing the engine to stall. The internal relay will be disabled and an external relay fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY STALL
    Defect
    The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) contains an internal fuel pump relay that could on affected vehicles operate intermittently or fail without warning. An intermittent or failed fuel pump relay could cause the engine to stall without warning.
    Remedy
    Disable the TIPM internal fuel pump relay and fit an external relay.

  2. Front seat heating elements may overheat

    Reported March 10, 2010DVSA recall R/2009/1345,266 vehicles affected

    The front seat heating elements may overheat, potentially causing an interior fire or personal injury. Both front seat heating elements will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FIRE MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    It has been identified that the front seat electric heating elements may overheat. This can under certain operating conditions result in an interior fire or personal injury.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have both front seat heating elements replaced.

  3. Rear brakes may lock during braking

    Reported June 6, 2007DVSA recall R/2007/0424,828 vehicles affected

    Incorrect programming of the ABS control unit may cause the rear brakes to lock under certain braking conditions. Dealers will reprogramme the ABS control module.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR BRAKES MAY LOCK
    Defect
    The ABS control unit may be programmed incorrectly. This may lead to the rear brakes locking up during certain braking conditions.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affect to re-programme the ABS control module.

  4. Airbags may deploy after the ignition is switched off

    Reported November 21, 1997DVSA recall R/1997/0591,701 vehicles affected

    The airbags may deploy unexpectedly within three seconds after the ignition is switched off. The airbag control module will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INADVERTANT OPERATION OF AIR BAG
    Defect
    The air bags on the subject vehicles may inadvertently deploy during a three second period after the ignition key has been turned to the off position.
    Remedy
    The affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the air bag control module.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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