recall information
Recall number
REC-000186
PRA number
2015/15047
Campaign number
R57
Original published date
make and model information
Make
CHRYSLER
Model
KL Jeep Cherokee
Year range
2014 - 2015
Affected units
1,218
What are the defects?
The Air Conditioning (A/C) hose may have been misrouted during the manufacturing process. The A/C hose may come in contact with the engine exhaust manifold. Prolonged A/C hose contact with the engine exhaust manifold may result in a leak of the A/C refrigerant and/or A/C refrigerant oil
What are the hazards?
A/C refrigerant oil on a hot exhaust manifold could result in underhood smoke and/or an engine compartment fire.
What should consumers do?
FCA Australia will notify vehicle owners who can take their vehicle to a Jeep dealership whereby the vehicle will be repaired.
Supplier details
FCA Australia Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.
