NHTSA recall 09V-117 (09V117000)

seats recall reported April 9, 2009 - about 103,409 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V117000
Also written as: 09V-117
Manufacturer number: J14
Reported: April 9, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~103,409
Component: seats

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

OVERHEATING COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 09V-117 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.