[1/2] The Stellantis emblem is seen throughout the New York Worldwide Auto Present, in Manhattan, New York Metropolis, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David ‘Dee’ Delgado/File Picture
WASHINGTON Could 16 (Reuters) – Chrysler-parent Stellantis mentioned on Tuesday it’s recalling 219,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide for hearth dangers and warned house owners to park exterior till repairs are made.
The recall covers 2014 by 2016 mannequin yr Jeep Cherokee automobiles outfitted with an influence liftgate. {An electrical} quick within the energy liftgate module might result in a car hearth with the ignition on or off.
It’s the third recall since 2015 to handle the security defect. Autos repaired underneath prior remembers will nonetheless must have the brand new repair carried out, based on a submitting with the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA).
The automaker mentioned “house owners are suggested to park exterior and away from constructions till the recall restore is full.” Stellantis continues to be engaged on the recall repair and proprietor notification letters are anticipated to be mailed June 30.
The recall covers about 132,000 automobiles in the USA, 23,000 in Canada, 3,000 in Mexico and 60,500 exterior North America. NHTSA mentioned house owners ought to observe Stellantis recommendation and park exterior till the recall is developed and house owners get repairs.
The corporate mentioned the automobiles are failing because of {an electrical} quick. They had been constructed with an influence liftgate module positioned in a spot weak to water intrusion.
Stellantis final yr opened an investigation because of an rising development in cargo compartment fires in 2014 and 2015 Jeep Cherokee automobiles.
The corporate has recognized 50 buyer help data, 23 guarantee claims, and 21 discipline experiences doubtlessly associated to this challenge. Stellantis mentioned it’s not conscious of any accidents or accidents doubtlessly associated to the recall challenge.
Reporting by David Shepardson; Enhancing by Kirsten Donovan
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