The transfer case is like a gearbox that helps your 4-wheel drive system work. In some 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2006-2010 Jeep Commanders, the transfer case's electrical system could fail and shift into neutral unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If that happens, your vehicle could roll away without warning, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your Jeep dealer will update the transfer case's software to prevent this issue, and the repair is completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
The suspension system's carriage bolts in your aftermarket suspension system are crucial for keeping the suspension stable. Unfortunately, the wrong type of bolts were used, and they might not hold properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts lose their grip, your vehicle could drop lower than usual, which could cause you to lose control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Rock Krawler will contact you with instructions on how to get a free repair, which will replace the faulty carriage bolts with the correct ones. This is already being done for all affected units, but you should still contact them at 1-518-270-9822 to confirm.
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Original — What Happened
ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
The wiring in your Jeep or Dodge is connected to the airbag system. In some 2009 models, the wires might be incorrectly routed, which could prevent the airbag from deploying properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the airbag doesn't inflate correctly, it might not protect you as well as it should, which could lead to serious injuries.
Free Fix
Your authorized Chrysler dealer will inspect the airbag wiring and replace the steering column control module for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
