Recall 15V879000: 2011–2013 Dodge Durango and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 28, 2015

Manufacturer

Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected

389,252vehicles

Model years

2011–2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.

Possible consequence

The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Dodge Durango800 complaints
• 2012 Dodge Durango640 complaints
• 2013 Dodge Durango640 complaints
• 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee1,641 complaints
• 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee1,644 complaints
• 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee805 complaints