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1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Recall - Campaign #97V039000

 
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1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE RECALL - #97V039000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MEMORY SEAT OPTION. THE MEMORY SEAT MODULE WIRING HARNESS CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT SPRING, A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP RESULTING IN LOCALIZED HEATING.

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Vehicle 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 7/15/1995 - 4/30/1996
Recalled on 3/24/1997
Influenced by CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 3/18/1997
# Affected 70,000
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MEMORY SEAT OPTION. THE MEMORY SEAT MODULE WIRING HARNESS CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT SPRING, A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP RESULTING IN LOCALIZED HEATING.
Consequences THE LOCALIZED HEATING CAN RESULT IN IGNITION OF THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL AND A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE MEMORY SEAT CONTROL MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS AND A PROTECTIVE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE SEAT FRAME.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEING DURING MARCH 1997.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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