RCLRPT 23V338 2913

OMB Control No.
: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-338
Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Submission Date : MAY 11, 2023
NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-338
Manufacturer Recall No. : 49A
Manufacturer Information : Population :

Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) Number of potentially involved : 132,099
Address : 800 Chrysler Drive Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
CIMS 482-00-91 Auburn Hills MI
48326-2757
Company phone : 1-800-853-1403
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 : 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee

Vehicle Type :
Body Style : SUV
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Some 2014-2016 MY Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a powered lift gate
module ("PLGM") are failing due to an electrical short after FCA US LLC ("FCA US")
Recall ID R27 (NHTSA Recall ID 15V-393) or FCA US Recall ID R67 (NHTSA Recall ID
15V-826) remedial actions are performed.
The suspect period began on February 27, 2013, when vehicles were built with a
PLGM located in a spot vulnerable to water intrusion, and ended on September 9,
2015, when the PLGM was made more robust to water intrusion. Vehicle production
records were used to determine the suspect period.
Similar vehicles not included in this recall were built before or after the suspect
period, or were built without a power lift gate.
Production Dates : FEB 27, 2013 - SEP 09, 2015
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : An electrical short in the power lift gate module may lead to a vehicle fire with
the ignition on or off.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and/or injury to
persons outside the vehicle, as well as property damage.
Description of the Cause : NR
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-338 Page 2
Identification of Any Warning Customers may experience an inoperable power lift gate.
that can Occur :
Involved Components :
Component Name 1 : Lift Gate Module

Component Description : Lift Gate Module
Component Part Number : 68146143AA / 68146143AB / 68146143AC / 68146143AD
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL LTD
Address : 27755 Stansbury Road
Farmington Hills Michigan 48334
Country : United States
Chronology :
• On January 5, 2022, the FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance ("TSRC") organization opened an
investigation as a result of an increasing trend in cargo compartment fires in 2014-2015 MY Jeep Cherokee
vehicles.
• From January 2022, through April 2023, FCA US TSRC analyzed fire patterns, witness statements, vehicle
histories, met with engineering to understand the PLGM and change history, reviewed supplier data, and
reviewed exemplar vehicles.
• As of April 27, 2023, FCA US has identified 50 customer assistance records, 23 warranty claims, and 21 field
reports potentially related to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from July 26, 2017,
through January 31, 2023.
• As of April 27, 2023, FCA US is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially related to this issue for all
markets.
• On May 4, 2023, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, to conduct a voluntary
safety recall of the affected vehicles.
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-338 Page 3
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles. The
remedy is currently under development. Customers are advised to not
park these vehicles inside of buildings or structures, or near other vehicles
until the vehicle has the final repair completed.
FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who

have incurred the cost of repairing a problem that subsequently becomes
the subject of a field action. To ensure consistency, FCA US, as part of the
owner letter, will request that customers send the original receipt and/or
other adequate proof of payment to the company for confirmation of the
expense.
How Remedy Component Differs The remedy is currently under development.
from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition NR
was Corrected in Production :
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : **05/11/2023: FCA US will notify dealers and begin notifying owners on
or about 06/30/2023.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 30, 2023 - JUN 30, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 30, 2023 - JUN 30, 2023
* NR - Not Reported

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Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-338

Manufacturer Name : Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Information : Population :

Vehicle 1 : 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee

Component Name 1 : Lift Gate Module

FCA US has a longstanding policy and practice of reimbursing owners who

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