WASHINGTON — Stellantis stated Tuesday it’s recalling simply over 219,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs globally for fireplace dangers and warning homeowners to park outdoors till repairs are made. About 23,000 of the automobiles had been recalled in Canada.
The recall covers 2014 by 2016 mannequin yr Jeep Cherokee automobiles geared up with an influence liftgate. An electrical quick within the energy liftgate module might result in a automobile fireplace with the ignition on or off.
It is the third recall for the problem since 2015. Vehicles repaired beneath prior remembers will nonetheless have to have the brand new repair carried out, in accordance with a submitting with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The automaker stated “owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.” Stellantis remains to be engaged on the recall repair and proprietor notification letters are anticipated to be mailed June 30.
In addition to the 23,000 automobiles in Canada, one other 132,000 models are within the United States, 3,000 in Mexico and 60,500 outdoors North America. NHTSA stated homeowners ought to comply with Stellantis recommendation and park outdoors till the recall is developed and homeowners get repairs.
The firm stated the automobiles are failing because of {an electrical} quick. They had been constructed with an influence liftgate module situated in a spot weak to water intrusion.
Stellantis final yr opened an investigation because of an growing development in cargo compartment fires in 2014 and 2015 Jeep Cherokee automobiles.
The firm has recognized 50 buyer help information, 23 guarantee claims, and 21 area studies doubtlessly associated to this problem. Stellantis stated it’s not conscious of any accidents or accidents doubtlessly associated to the recall problem.
Source: canada.autonews.com