Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
What Happened
The electric heaters in your front seats could overheat, which is a safety issue. They're designed to warm or cool your seat, but if they get too hot, it could cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the heaters overheat, you could be at risk of a fire or serious injury. This could happen while you're driving or parked.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty seat heater elements for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you can to ensure your safety while driving.
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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