Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
What Happened
The seat heater in your Jeep Grand Cherokee is a part that warms your seats when you need it. In your 2001-2004 model, this heater could overheat and cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat heater overheats, it could cause a fire or serious injury. This is a very serious issue that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your authorized Jeep dealer will replace the faulty seat heater elements with new ones, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 103,409 MY 2001-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES WITH HEATED SEATS AND WITH CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 06V-197 COMPLETED (03-04 MY) OR SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS SERVICE REPLACEMENT (01-02 MY). THE FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENTS COULD OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OVERHEATING COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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