NHTSA recall 15V-509 (15V509000)
visibility recall reported August 12, 2015 - about 158,684 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V509000
- Also written as
- 15V-509
- Manufacturer number
- R39
- Reported
- August 12, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~158,684
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to July 11, 2014. Use of the front windshield wipers on dry glass may cause damage to the body control module (BCM).
Why it is dangerous
BCM damage may result in the failure of the windshield wipers, impairing the driver's vision and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground strap to protect the BCM from damage, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on October 7, 2015. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R39.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-509 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.