NHTSA recall 97V-039 (97V039000)

electrical system recall reported March 17, 1997 - about 70,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V039000
Also written as: 97V-039
Reported: March 17, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~70,000
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MEMORY SEAT OPTION. THE MEMORY SEAT MODULE WIRING HARNESS CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT SPRING, A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP RESULTING IN LOCALIZED HEATING.

Why it is dangerous

THE LOCALIZED HEATING CAN RESULT IN IGNITION OF THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL AND A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE MEMORY SEAT CONTROL MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS AND A PROTECTIVE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE SEAT FRAME.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-039 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Jeep Grand Cherokee - 1996

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