Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V118000 | CHRYSLER LLC | from 02/09/2009 to 02/26/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 4314 | 06/01/2009 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/09/2009 | 04/09/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Chrysler is recalling 4,314 my 2009 dodge journey, jeep grand cherokee, commander and wrangler vehicles. wiring may be reversed on the steering column control module driver airbag squib connector. the driver's airbag may not deploy as intended. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the driver's airbag may not properly inflate and may not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the driver's airbag squib wires and replace the steering column control module free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2009. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Chrysler recall no. j13.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SB-18-020-09 | 07/09/2009 | 10030936 | Jeep: mil illumination and/or mds driveability improvements. this involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software. *pe | 12/23/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/13/2011 | 15000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle stalled. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage 22,500. kmj | |||
| 09/13/2011 | 15000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph the vehicle stalls while driving. the failure has recurred numerous times. the vehicle has been taken to the dealer but the failure can not be reproduced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage 22,500. dt | |||
| 01/06/2009 | 244 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that whenever it would rain, water would enter the interior of the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure would cause the radio and all other electrical components to become inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who made repairs to the sunroof but the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was notified who informed the contact to continue taking the vehicle to the dealer for additional repairs. the failure mileage was 244 and the current mileage was 17,500. kmj | |||
| 01/06/2009 | 244 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated when it rains the interior of the vehicle fills with water. this causes the radio and all other electrical features to not work at all. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the sun roof because of the rain but the rain still comes through and wet the interior of the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified who informed him to continue to take the vehicle to the dealer for more repairs. the failure mileage was 244 and the current mileage was 17,500. mw | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 13000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 jeep grand cherokee. the contact noticed that the temperature gauge does not respond rapidly to temperature changes and he was unable to determine what the actual temperature was outside. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was inspected and the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating normal. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current mileage was 13,447. the approximate failure mileage was 13,000. bw | |||