Your vehicle's instrument cluster, which controls the lights and gauges inside the car, might have a faulty electrical component that can overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could potentially cause a fire in the instrument panel, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect the cluster for damage and replace it for free, starting April 2, 2007. You can contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-140 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLUSTER FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-140.
Your vehicle's battery cable might be touching a metal bracket near the front suspension. This could cause a short circuit, which could lead to a fire under the hood.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unchecked, this could cause an underhood fire, which could damage your vehicle or even lead to a serious accident.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Your dealership will inspect the cable and move it away from the bracket if necessary, so your vehicle is safe and sound.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT WITH A 5.7L, 4.7L, OR 3.7L ENGINE, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONTACT COULD ABRADE THE CABLE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The instrument cluster circuit board has a capacitor that might overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
This could cause a fire in your instrument panel.
Free Fix
The dealership will remove the faulty capacitor, and this service is free.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR MAY OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CAPACITOR FROM THE CIRCUIT BOARD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.