Jeep Cherokee recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 19, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) recalls 2015 Jeep Cherokee

Recall number

15V676000

Brand / firm

Jeep

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 75,592 units

Why it was recalled

If the line is misrouted, it may contact the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

What was recalled

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 1, 2014, to June 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a misrouted air conditioning suction/discharge hose.

What to do

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the air conditioning hose. Any hose that is misrouted will be replaced and installed correctly. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R57.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.