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Chrysler just announced that an estimated 895k SUVs are being called back over a pretty atypical fault. It's not about ignition switches, Takata airbags, a glitchy power steering control module and not even premature corrosion. Inadequate vanity-mirror lights wiring, of all things imaginable, is the culprit this time around.
Chrysler states that the misbehaving ensemble needs rerouting if a stated vehicle was involved in a repair related to servicing the vanity mirror or headliner. Located inside the sun visor, the vanity mirror lights wiring may be subject to short circuit, which may lead to vehicle fire in certain situations.
Limited to certain 2011 to 2014 model year Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango models, the manufacturer informs that affected owners will be informed about the fault (without specifying when) and advised when service is available for their vehicles. We advise you to take the matter into your own hands and call Chrysler's Customer Assistance Center directly at 1-800-853-1403.
The notice letter also informs that "this condition is not present in vehicles which have not had the headliner or vanity mirror serviced." But what will happen to an unserviced vehicle once the owner schedules a visit to the service department for headliner adjustment? Will Chrysler announce a separate recall or the mechanic remember to do the rerouting without formal instructions from the carmaker or the NHTSA? Doesn't it make you wonder?
Anyway, the free of cost fix for this problem comes in the form of a spacer containing a wire guide that will keep the lines properly routed, preventing a potential short circuit during reassembly. Up to date, Chrysler says it's aware of three related injuries, each of which involving a vehicle that had the vanity mirror or headliner serviced.
Limited to certain 2011 to 2014 model year Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango models, the manufacturer informs that affected owners will be informed about the fault (without specifying when) and advised when service is available for their vehicles. We advise you to take the matter into your own hands and call Chrysler's Customer Assistance Center directly at 1-800-853-1403.
The notice letter also informs that "this condition is not present in vehicles which have not had the headliner or vanity mirror serviced." But what will happen to an unserviced vehicle once the owner schedules a visit to the service department for headliner adjustment? Will Chrysler announce a separate recall or the mechanic remember to do the rerouting without formal instructions from the carmaker or the NHTSA? Doesn't it make you wonder?
Anyway, the free of cost fix for this problem comes in the form of a spacer containing a wire guide that will keep the lines properly routed, preventing a potential short circuit during reassembly. Up to date, Chrysler says it's aware of three related injuries, each of which involving a vehicle that had the vanity mirror or headliner serviced.
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