Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
The ignition switch in your Jeep is a critical part that helps your vehicle start and keeps essential safety systems like airbags working. It's possible that the switch can be accidentally moved out of the 'run' position by your knee or keychain, shutting off the engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition switch is knocked out of position, your engine will shut off while driving, disabling safety systems like airbags, power steering, and power brakes. This could increase the risk of a crash and serious injury or harm.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the ignition switch with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
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