The Grand Cherokee is Jeep's mid-size SUV model. It's also the clearest sign of the brand's desire to appeal to an upscale audience whose attention might normally be drawn to European models. Entry-level versions are accessibly priced, and even high-end trims are a bargain compared those Euro-utes. Highlights of the range include the off-road-ready Trailhawk, and a Trackhawk that borrows its engine from Dodge's Hellcat muscle cars.
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Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause a delay in the speedometer displaying the correct vehicle speed in the instrument panel cluster.
Note: This recall affects both Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L models.
Safety Risk:
A speedometer that doesn't display the correct vehicle speed could lead you to drive too fast without knowing. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument panel cluster software.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by an FCA dealer during recall Z48 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-305) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, a problem inside the hydraulic control unit for the antilock brake system (ABS) could cause the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. This could also cause the brake lights to turn on or stay on without pressing the brake pedal, and it may allow the vehicle to be started and the transmission to be shifted out of the Park position (P) without pressing the brake pedal.
Safety Risk:
An antilock braking system and/or electronic stability control system that doesn't work could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash. Brake lights that stay on could cause others not to recognize when the vehicle is braking and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by an FCA dealer during recall B9A (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-627) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery that can cause a fire, even while parked with the ignition off.
Note: This recall only affects 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2023-627.
Safety Risk:
The vehicle could catch fire, even while parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, FCA advises not to charge your vehicle, and to park it outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the high-voltage battery pack software. If necessary, the battery pack will be replaced.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
This error does not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, the upper tether anchorages for child seats may not be properly welded to the second-row seat frame(s). As a result, the child seat tether strap could detach in a crash.
Note: This recall only affects Grand Cherokee L models.
Safety Risk:
A child seat that is not properly secured could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reinforce the upper tether anchorages on the second-row seatback frame(s).
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Note: For the Grand Cherokee model, this recall affects 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L models.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the radio software.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the steering column control module may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the driver-front airbag may not inflate in a crash.
Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to turn on.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering column control module.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the bolt(s) for the upper control arm ball joint(s) may have been damaged during production. As a result, the bolt(s) could fail and cause the upper control arm(s) to separate from the knuckle(s).
Note: This recall affects 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L models.
Safety Risk:
An upper control arm that separates could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the upper control arm bolt(s).
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the driver may not be able to turn on the high beam headlamps if the light switch is in the "AUTO" position.
Note: This recall affects Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L models.
Safety Risk:
High beam headlamps that don't turn on may cause reduced visibility and could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the steering knuckle(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the ball joint(s) may not have been installed correctly in the steering knuckle(s). If this happens, the ball joint(s) could separate from the knuckle and cause a loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk:
A ball joint that separates could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the steering knuckle(s).
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the windshield defrost system not to work properly. As a result, the vehicles don't meet the requirements of Canadian regulations.
Note: This recall only affects plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk:
A windshield defroster that doesn't work may cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the hybrid control processor (HCP) software.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to not appear on the display screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the central vision processing/park assist module software.
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, a problem with the engine tone wheel could cause a loss of signal to crankshaft position sensor. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.
Note: Vehicles included in FCA recall W58 (Transport Canada recall 2020-371) are not part of this recall.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module. This update will help maintain engine power if the crankshaft position signal is lost.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear coil springs may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the spring(s) could detach from the vehicle while driving.
Note: This recall affects 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L models.
Safety Risk:
A coil spring that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rear coil spring assemblies, and repair them as necessary.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine could shut down due to a loss of communication between the transmission control module and the hybrid control processor. An engine shut down would cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels.
Note: This recall only affects Grand Cherokee 4xe Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle control software.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the intermediate steering shaft may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering shaft could separate from the universal joint and cause a loss of steering.
Note: This recall affects 2022-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L models.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.
Issue:
Certain vehicles may have been built with a damaged side marker in the left and/or right tail lamp(s). As a result, the side marker lamp(s) may not work.
Safety Risk:
Driving with a side marker lamp that does not work could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and replace the body-mounted tail lamp assemblies, as required.
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine performance, a fuel leak, or a malfunction indicator lamp and/or service electronic throttle control tell-tale may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-pressure fuel pump. Additional fuel system parts may be replaced, if necessary.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve could stick open. Under certain driving conditions, this could cause the engine to stall and result in a loss of power to the wheels.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6 L engine.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the EGR valve.
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, the turn signal telltale may flash at the same speed as when a turn signal bulb fails. As a result, you may not notice when a turn signal bulb is not working. Canadian regulations require a change in the turn signal flash rate when a bulb fails.
Safety Risk:
This problem could cause a driver to be unaware that the turn signals are not working. Turn signals that do not work may cause a person not to recognize when a driver intends to turn or change lanes. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to update the body control module (BCM).
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the upper tether anchorages for child seats may not be properly welded to the second-row seat frame(s). As a result, the child seat tether strap could detach in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A child seat that is not properly secured could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and, if necessary, replace the second-row seatback frame(s).
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the steering gear rack bar could bend. If this happens, it may be difficult to steer the vehicle or you could lose steering control.
Safety Risk:
A sudden increase in steering effort or a loss of steering could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the steering gear assembly.
Issue:
On certain Grand Cherokee L models, an incomplete software update could cause one or both of the headlamps not to switch on.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a smart lighting module (SLM).
Safety Risk:
Headlamp(s) that do not switch on could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the smart lighting module (SLM).
Issue:
On certain Grand Cherokee L models, the driver may not be able to switch on the high beam headlamps if the light switch is set to the AUTO position.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles that are not equipped with the "automatic high beams" function.
Safety Risk:
High beam headlamps that do not switch on may cause reduced visibility and could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the vehicle software.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the radio software.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rearview camera image may be displayed even after the transmission is shifted out of reverse. This could cause a possible distraction for the driver. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to turn off within 10 seconds after shifting from reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A driver that is distracted could have an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the radio software.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the front differential pinion gears were not manufactured correctly. As a result, the pinion gears could wear excessively and cause a loss of power to the wheels and could also cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly when the vehicle’s transmission is in the parked position.
Safety Risk:
A vehicle that loses power to the wheels or move unexpectedly could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
FCA will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front differential.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump relay could fail. A fuel pump relay failure can result in a no-start condition or cause a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Note: Vehicles that had a fuel pump relay replaced as part of a Transport Canada Recall No. 2014-386 (FCA Recall No. P54) or 2015-085 (R09) require a second repair under this recall.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are still being finalized.
Issue:
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.
Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Safety Risk:
Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
On certain Grand Cherokee SRT and Trackhawk models, the driver’s floor mat could interfere with the accelerator pedal. If the pedal becomes stuck on the floor mat, an unintended acceleration event could occur, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver’s floor mat and install a revised version as required.
Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective powertrain controller. If the powertrain controller fails while driving the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the powertrain controller.
On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated. If this occurs and the driver does not apply the brakes or shift the transmission to neutral, the vehicle could maintain speed or accelerate without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software and perform an update as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the vehicle is repaired.
On certain vehicles equipped with an 8-speed transmission, an incorrect park lock rod may have been installed during the transmission assembly process. This could cause the transmission to lose the Park function, which could result in unintended vehicle movement, which would increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the park lock rods.
Certain vehicles equipped with a 6.2L supercharged engine may experience a fuel line separation resulting in a fuel leak, potentially causing the engine to stall. An engine stall could result in a loss of motive power which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Additionally, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as necessary.
On certain vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines and 160 amp output alternators, the alternator may fail suddenly. This could result in the engine stalling, causing a loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash as well as disable various vehicle safety systems, and could also cause a fire. Both issues could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the alternator. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2014-446.
On certain vehicles, a brake booster shield may have been incorrectly installed as part of recall P14/2014-112. An incorrectly installed shield could be less effective in diverting water away from the brake booster, creating the possibility of corrosion allowing water to get inside. In a cold climate, water inside the brake booster could freeze limiting the braking ability of the vehicle, resulting in longer braking distances, increasing the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the installation of the brake booster shield and perform repairs as necessary.
On certain vehicles equipped with electro-hydraulic power steering (“EHPS”), the alternator may fail suddenly. This could result in the engine stalling, causing a loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash as well as disable various vehicle safety systems, and could also cause a fire. Both issues could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the part number on the alternator, and will replace the alternator as necessary. Note: Only specific engine and alternator combinations are affected by this campaign.
On certain vehicles equipped with certain 3.6L V6 gasoline engines, the fuel rail crossover tube may be damaged. Over time this could result in a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a vehicle fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail crossover tube for damage. The fuel rail assembly and the lower intake manifold will be replaced on vehicles found to have the damage.
On certain vehicles, the tow hook or tow eye bracket fasteners may not have been tightened to specification at time of assembly. A loose tow hook or tow eye bracket may separate from the vehicle while driving or during vehicle recovery, which could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect and confirm both tow hook bracket fasteners are tightened to specification.
On certain vehicles, there may be an incorrect crimp on the wire harness terminal of the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) solenoid. This could result in a loss of solenoid function, which could cause the transmission to lock in the Park or Neutral gear without warning when the vehicle comes to a stop. Depending on the driver's reactions and traffic conditions, this could increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the gear shifter assembly.
On certain vehicles, the gear shift position indicators and warnings may not be sufficient to deter drivers from exiting the vehicle when the transmission is inadvertently left in a gear other than “Park”. If this occurs and the driver exits the vehicle with the engine running and the parking brake has not been set, unintended vehicle movement can result, increasing the risk of injury and/or a crash. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software to include additional features to protect against driver error.
On certain vehicles equipped with illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors with 120mm wiring, service repairs requiring removal of the sun visors and/or headliner may cause an electrical short circuit which could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Vehicles equipped with 120mm wiring that were previously repaired under recall 2014-275 will require repair under this recall. Correction: Dealers will replace the sun visors and modify the surrounding sheet metal and install vanity lamp wiring guides.
On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbag, side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner. Unintended seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the SRS control unit and may install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the issue. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2015-040.
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension lower control arm(s) could fracture due to incorrect heat treatment during manufacturing. A fractured suspension lower control arm could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the rear lower control arms. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-292. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
On certain vehicles, a fuel pump relay within the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM-7) could fail, causing the engine to stall or to fail to start. Engine stalling would result in a loss of motive power, which, in conjunction with driver reactions and traffic conditions, could increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a revised fuel pump relay external to the TIPM-7.
On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbag, side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner. Unintended seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the SRS control unit and may install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the issue. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2012378 and 2013046. Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign.
Certain vehicles may develop an internal fault within the Occupant Restraint Control module, which would cause the airbag warning lamp to illuminate. This would potentially disable the frontal airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, and side airbags, which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants in a crash where airbag deployment is warranted. Correction: Dealers will replace the Occupant Restraint Control module.
On certain vehicles, a fault in the steering column control module may disable the electronic stability control (ESC), illuminating the ESC warning lamp. Loss of ESC function, during certain driving situations where ESC intervention is warranted, could increase the risk of a crash, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the steering column control module with updated software.
On certain vehicles equipped with 3.6L engines and 160 amp output alternators, the alternator may fail suddenly. This could result in the engine stalling, causing a loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash as well as disable various vehicle safety systems, and could also cause a fire. Both issues could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the alternator.
On certain vehicles, the ignition key may not fully return to the RUN position from the START position once the key is released after starting the vehicle. This could affect various vehicle electrical functions, and also cause an unintended change in ignition switch position, which could cause the engine to stall. This would result in a loss of motive power and affect functioning of the power steering and power braking assist systems as well as other safety systems including airbags. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) module (i.e. ignition switch) and FOBIKs (keys).
On certain vehicles, a fuel pump relay within the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) could fail, causing the engine to stall or to fail to start. Engine stalling would result in a loss of motive power, which, in conjunction with driver reactions and traffic conditions, could increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a revised fuel pump relay external to the TIPM.
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the driver unintentionally bumps the ignition key with their knee. An unintended change in ignition switch position while driving may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle’s safety features including the frontal airbags. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch and lock cylinder. Important note: Until the correction is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from the key ring.
On certain vehicles equipped with illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors, service repairs requiring removal of the sun visors and/or headliner may cause an electrical short circuit, which could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect wiring for damage and repair as necessary, re-route wiring and install a sun visor spacer.
On certain vehicles, when cruise control is engaged and the accelerator pedal is depressed to override the cruise control, a defect in cruise control software could cause momentary continued acceleration after releasing the accelerator pedal. Depending on traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, this could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the driver assistance module.
On certain vehicles, the centre shell of the brake booster may corrode. A corroded centre shell could allow water to get inside the brake booster, which in a cold climate may freeze. This could result in inadequate braking, increasing stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace any brake booster that has an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, all affected vehicles will have a water diverter shield added to the brake booster.
On certain vehicles, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) may have an out of specification traction isolation valve. This would cause the driver to experience a momentary hard brake pedal feel during certain braking events, which in conjunction with driver reactions, may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the ABS module.
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 101 - Controls and Displays and CMVSS 126 - Electronic Stability Control Systems. Some vehicles may experience random illumination of multiple cluster warning lights or loss of cluster illumination. This could also interfere with the ABS and electronic stability control systems, affecting directional control of the vehicle under certain driving conditions, and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the ABS and instrument cluster modules and tighten the alternator ground connection.
Certain vehicles equipped with premium headlamps fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 – Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The headlamp LED signature ring parking lamp function may inadvertently be disabled by the Central Body Controller (CBC). A lack of park lamp illumination could render the vehicle less visible to other motorists and to pedestrians, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the CBC with updated software.
Chrysler Canada has determined that an opportunity to incrementally improve performance in certain types of low-speed impacts may exist in certain vehicles. The company will carry out a voluntary customer satisfaction campaign to minimize the risk of fuel leakage in certain low-speed collisions. Chrysler will inspect the affected vehicles and will replace aftermarket trailer hitches that present sharp edges or puncture risks to the fuel tank with a Chrysler trailer hitch as necessary. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
On certain vehicles equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system, the transfer case controller could fail. This could cause the transfer case to shift into or through the neutral position, which may allow the vehicle to roll away, even with the transmission in the PARK position. Should the vehicle roll away, it could strike another vehicle, stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the final drive controller with updated software.
On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbag, side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner. Unintended seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the issue.
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine, debris in the cylinder block (from the manufacturing process) could cause connecting rod bearing and crankshaft bearing damage. As a result, abnormal engine performance may be noticed, and in some cases the engine could fail. Engine failure would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and driver reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine assembly.
Certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmission may have been built with a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) module exhibiting a binding condition of the solenoid latch. This may result in a condition where the Ignition key can be removed from the WIN module prior to placing the shifter in PARK. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, which may cause property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the WIN module.
Certain vehicles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear track bar. This could result in noise and reduced vehicle stability, which may cause a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace affected track bars.
On certain vehicles, the brake booster input rod may have been installed without the retaining clip, or in some cases, with an improperly formed retaining clip. Should the input rod separate from the assembly it could lead to a loss of brakes, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install or replace the retaining clips.
On certain vehicles, an incorrectly manufactured instrument panel top cover tear seam may affect passenger airbag deployment. Failure to fully deploy the airbag could increase the risk of personal injury or death during a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the instrument panel top cover.
On certain vehicles, the plastic blades of the cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud. If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured. Correction: Dealers will replace the electric cooling fan module. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2006136.
On certain vehicles, the front seat electric heater elements provided as a repair for recall 2006135 (Chrysler F17), or provided as an aftermarket service part, may overheat and cause a fire. This could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements.
On certain vehicles, the driver airbag squib wires on the steering column control module (SCCM) may be reversed. As a result, the driver airbag may not deploy as intended which can increase the risk of driver injury or death during a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the SCCM.
On certain vehicles, the front control module may have been manufactured incorrectly. This could cause the engine to stall while driving, or not to start, and/or cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the front control module and replace it if necessary.
On certain vehicles, software programmed into the Antilock Brake System (ABS) electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions. This could cause a crash without warning. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with updated software.
On certain vehicles, the front brake calipers were improperly manufactured and could break under certain operating conditions. This could increase the vehicle's stopping distance and cause a crash with injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the front brake calipers.
Certain vehicles fail to comply with CMVSS 108 - Lighting Systems & Retroreflective Devices. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) were not properly configured during vehicle assembly and, as a result, may not be functional. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, update the DRL configuration.
On certain vehicles, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control module software may cause the rear brakes to lock-up during certain braking conditions. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit.
On certain vehicles, the inflator connector clips for the driver's airbag may have been incorrectly assembled. As a result, the airbag may not inflate properly, which can increase the risk of injury in certain crash conditions. Correction: Dealers will repair the driver's front airbag inflator.
On certain vehicles, the plastic blades of the cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud. If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured. Correction: Dealers will replace the electric cooling fan module. Note: This only applies to certain 4.7L equipped vehicles built from Jan 31, 2000 to June 12, 2000 and certain 4.0L vehicles built from Feb 4, 2002 to June 17, 2002.
On certain vehicles, the front seat electric heating element may overheat and cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the heated seat elements with updated elements that feed back temperature to the existing control module to regulate the heat.
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine and automatic transmission, water from the air conditioner evaporator drain tube may enter the transmission at the fill tube grommet seal. This can result in shudder during torque converter clutch engagement which, if ignored by the operator, could lead to increased transmission operating temperatures, boiling of the water, and a subsequent purging of transmission fluid into the engine compartment that could lead to a fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect the transmission for leakage at the fill tube grommet seal. If no leak is detected, a new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector shield will be installed, and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. If the presence of a leak is detected, the vehicle will be evaluated for a shudder condition and based on the evaluation, the transmission will either be triple flushed or the torque converter replaced as required and a new grommet seal and water deflector will be installed.
On certain vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine, the crankshaft position sensor wiring insulation may crack and expose the wire. In the presence of moisture, this may result in sensor malfunction, which could cause the engine to stall. Correction: Dealer will replace the crankshaft position sensor.
On certain vehicles, the power steering gear could have an improperly formed spacer clip, which can dislodge within the steering gear. If this occurs, the dislodged clip may cause increased steering effort. Correction: Dealer will replace the steering gear assembly.
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine only. The design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location. This could result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder.
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a brush guard fail to comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. no. 301, "fuel system integrity." The onboard refueling vapor recovery control valve can become detached during a crash, allowing fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will install either a skid plate or a reinforcement bracket
Certain sport utility vehicles. The fuel inlet check valve could stick in the partially open position. This condition could cause fuel to spill out of the filler tube when refueling the fuel tank. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect the fuel inlet check valve. Vehicles found to have a sticking fuel inlet check valve will have the fuel tank assembly replaced
Certain sport utility vehicles. The onboard vapor recovery system vent hose may have been misrouted. This could allow water to enter the canister, which can cause fuel to spill out of the filler tube when refueling the tank. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: dealers will inspect (and reposition as necessary) the vent hose. If the vent hose is found in the bent down position, and the vehicle has been driven more than 30 kilometers, the canister assembly will be replaced.
Certain sport utility vehicles are being recalled for a software error in the instrument cluster microprocessor. Under certain conditions, the cluster, with the majority of its gauges, illumination, and warning lamps, could become inoperative. Driving the vehicle with an inoperative cluster could cause a distraction, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will re-flash the cluster software to correct the condition .
On certain vehicles, the bulkhead retainer nut within the steering gear may not be properly torqued and the staking operation omitted. If the bulkhead retainer nut is not properly torqued and staked it may loosen during normal steering gear operation. Loosening of the nut will initially cause excessive lash in the steering system and may progress to a seized steering gear and the inability to steer the vehicle. Correction: Steering gear assembly will be replaced.
Certain vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks that have suspect vent tube welds. Improper vent tube welds could result in separation of the vent tube and a fuel leak. Correction: Fuel tanks will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
On certain vehicles, the adjustable turning loop on the shoulder belt top mounting bolt may have been manufactured with a core hardness that exceeds the specification for this type of application. Due to the excessive core hardness, these mounting bolts may not withstand the force required to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant. Correction: The upper adjustable turning loop bolt will be replaced with a bolt of proper hardness.
On certain vehicles, the passenger side air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge. This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury in the event of a crash. Correction: Passenger air bag modules will be replaced.
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