On Tuesday, automaker Stellantis recalled more than 130,000 Jeep Cherokees due to fire risk, and regulators are advising owners to park outdoors and away from structures.
The vehicles are equipped with a powered liftgate on the hatchback trunk, and its electrical panel is vulnerable to water infiltration, said Stellantis, the parent company behind Chrysler and Jeep. That could cause an electrical short and fire regardless of whether the car is powered on.the company saidVehicle owners can arrange free repairs by contacting their local dealership or call customer service at 800-853-1403 and reference Recall 49A.
FCA, formerly known as Fiat Chrysler, began an investigation of “an increasing trend in cargo compartment fires” in certain Cherokee vehicles in January 2022, according to a regulatory filing. From July 2017 through January 2023, FCA identified 50 customer assistance records, 23 warranty claims and 21 field reports related to the liftgate defect, it reported to NHTSA.
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