Posted on 05/16/2023 12:43:05 PM PDT by Red Badger
An electrical short in the powered liftgate module could cause a fire, leading to this latest recall.
Jeep is advising owners of the 2014-2016 Cherokee to park outside due to a fire risk associated with the powered liftgate. The automaker is recalling 132,099 vehicles in the US to fix the issue.
The affected vehicles were built with a powered liftgate module in a spot vulnerable to water intrusion. This could lead to a possible electrical short that could cause a vehicle fire, which can happen whether the vehicle’s ignition is on or off. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this recall affects vehicles previously fixed during a 2015 recall that attempted to repair the issue.
The automaker began investigating the problem in January 2022 after seeing increased cargo compartment fires in 2014-2015 Cherokee crossovers. It analyzed fire patterns, witness statements, and vehicle histories while meeting with engineers to learn about the powered liftgate module and changes made to its design during production.
By April 27, 2023, it had identified 50 reports potentially related to the issue. A few weeks later, on May 4, Stellantis decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall. It’s not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue. Stellantis believes the affected vehicles were built between February 27, 2013, and September 9, 2015, when an update to the module made it more robust to water intrusion.
Jeep is developing the remedy now and will begin notifying owners with instructions on how to fix it around the end of June. The company has already told dealers of the recall and is advising owners “to not park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles, until the vehicles has the final repair completed.” Vehicle fires can quickly spread to other cars and structures.
Jeep recalled nearly 60,000 Wrangler SUVs built from October 2019 to May 2022 earlier this year. The company had to issue the recall of the popular off-roader because of the potential for an unused frame stud to cause a fuel leak in the event of a crash. Jeep remedied the issue by removing the unnecessary stud and applying fresh paint.
Source: NHTSA
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V338
Well, Jeep owners are outdoorsy types to begin with at least.
I thought it was because the owners might set them on fire...................
Cause Fiat engineering. If anything can be done wrong Fiat can sure do it.
Now this... This is a Cherokee. 25 year old models in Good Condition can still bring over $5,000
THIS PROVES ELECTRIC CARS ARE DANGEROUS!!! WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE!!! THEY’RE ALL PART OF THE CONSPIRACY TO DEPOPULATE AMERICA BY MAKING US ALL GET KILLED BY ELECTRIC CARS!!!!!
Wait... this is a gas-powered car with a tendency to spontaneously catch fire?
IT HAS ELECTRIC WIRING!!! ELECTRIC WIRING IS GOING TO KILL US ALL!!! BAN AUTOMATIC STARTERS!! BAN RADIOS!!! BAN AIR CONDITIONING!!! HAND-CRANKED IGNITION IS PATRIOTISM!!!!
in Good Condition.............
I knew there was a catch...................
I owned a Fiat X1/9.
I spent more time under it than in it.................every weekend..............for years.............
Fiat means.... Well you know.
The X1/9 had pop-up headlights, driven by electric motors.
One day driving down the road one headlight kept going up and down, up and down, constantly. People were staring.
Italians make very pretty automobiles. But they don’t know squat about electricty.......................
Yes, that has been pretty much the case with the history of Fiat engineering. I think they are designed to keep mechanics busy.
I got a 97 Chrysler/Jeep with the 4.0 inline 6.
One of the most dependable vehicles I have ever owned.
Speaking of staring.... Why do I keep staring at this Porsche 928's headlghts popping up?
LOL!, now imagine that with just one!...................
I wonder if Fiat is using Lucas electronics/wiring..
that would explain a lot.
I know what you mean. Last year I bought my son a 04 Grand Cherokee (inline 6) with 187K miles. Paid $4600.
I was very pleased with myself.
I know Lucas
However the Italians can screw up engineering on their own.
Great designers lousy engineers after 300 AD
I still miss my '96 Cherokee Country. 4.0L High Output inline-6. I could do almost every engine repair on it myself, not that I needed to. That thing was a tank. Unstoppable and the most reliable vehicle I ever owned.
That was a GREAT vehicle.
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