Dodge Durango recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 28, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls 2011–2013 Dodge Durango, Grand Cherokee

Recall number

15V879000

Brand / firm

Dodge, Jeep

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 389,252 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.