REC-000730

active

2013–2015 JEEP Cherokee / Renegade

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: FCA Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 6 September 2016

Defect

The transaxle wiring harness may have been built with insufficient wire terminal crimp(s), causing an intermittent high electrical resistance in the transaxle wire harness circuit(s). A high resistance circuit(s) in this wiring harness will cause on-board diagnostic system to set a Diagnostic Trouble Code.

Hazard

The loss of motive power may cause a crash without warning causing injury to the vehicle occupants or others.

Remedy

FCA Australia will notify vehicle owners who can take their vehicle to a Chrysler Jeep Dodge service center who will carry out the repair at no cost to the customer. The dealer would inspect the transaxle wiring harness and determine what repair is required for this recall. If consumers have any concerns they can call FCA Australia on 1300 133 079.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — FCA Australia Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000730