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STELLANTIS (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND) PTY LTD - JEEP KL Cherokee 2013 - 2015

recall information

Recall number
REC-005956
Campaign number
49A
Original published date

make and model information

Make
JEEP
Model
KL Cherokee
Year range
2013 - 2015
Affected units
10,158
Variant applicability
All variants within this model

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

What are the defects?

Due to a manufacturing defect, the power liftgate module (PLGM) may fail due to an electrical short circuit. This may result in a vehicle fire with the ignition turned on or off.

What are the hazards?

A vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, bystanders, and/or damage to property. 

What should consumers do?

Owners of affected vehicles can contact their nearest authorised Jeep dealer to schedule an appointment to have the PLGM inspected and replaced, free of charge.
Supplier details
STELLANTIS (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND) PTY LTD

Who should owners/operators contact for more information?

Contact name
Stellantis Australia
Contact phone
1800 870 714
Contact email
auscustomercare@stellantis.com.au

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product type