NHTSA recall 15V-879 (15V879000)

What is being recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.

Why it is dangerous

The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-879 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

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