Your Jeep's transfer case helps your 4-wheel drive system work properly. It's like a gear system that sends power to the front and rear wheels. In some 2005-2010 Grand Cherokees and 2006-2010 Commanders, this system can fail and shift into neutral unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transfer case shifts into neutral, your vehicle could roll away while you're not even in gear. This could cause a crash or put you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the software that controls the transfer case, and this fix is completely free. You should schedule an appointment as soon as you receive 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 brake booster input rod retaining clip is a small metal part that keeps the brake booster working properly in your vehicle. In some 2009-2010 vehicles, this clip might be damaged or missing, which could affect how your brakes function.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clip fails, your brakes could stop working without warning, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will replace the faulty brake booster input rod retaining clip with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING; DODGE AVENGER AND NITRO; JEEP LIBERTY, COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE; AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY FORMED OR MISSING BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER INPUT ROD RETAINING CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The wireless ignition node module in your vehicle controls the ignition switch and helps you shift your transmission into park. In some 2010 models, this module can get stuck, causing problems with the ignition switch.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might accidentally leave your key in the ignition when you shift into park, which could lead to the vehicle moving unexpectedly. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will inspect and replace the faulty ignition module for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER 300, DODGE CHALLENGER, CHARGER, JEEP COMMANDER, GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE RAM VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A WIRELESS IGNITION NODE (WIN) MODULE EXHIBITING A BINDING CONDITION OF THE SOLENOID LATCH.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE RESULT OF THE DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH (WIN MODULE) PRIOR TO PLACING THE SHIFTER IN PARK. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL FOR UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WIN MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The instrument cluster in your Jeep Grand Cherokee is the part that displays important information like speed and warning lights. In some 2010 models, the passenger side airbag might not properly deploy through the instrument panel.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a crash, the airbag might not work correctly, which could leave you more vulnerable to injury on the passenger side.
Free Fix
Your Jeep dealer will replace the top cover of the instrument panel, free of charge, to ensure the airbag deploys properly. This repair should be done as soon as possible, starting in December 2009.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 22 THROUGH NOVEMBER 12, 2009. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY THROUGH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TEAR SEAM.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY PROTECT THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOP COVER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE CAMPAIGN IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN DECEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The rear track bar in your Jeep is a metal rod that helps keep your vehicle stable and on track. In some 2010 models, it might have been installed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the track bar is mispositioned, your vehicle's stability could be reduced. This could make it harder to control your Jeep, especially during sudden turns or on uneven roads, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Chrysler dealer will inspect the track bar and replace it if it's not installed correctly. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 JEEP COMMANDER AND GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THEY MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED REAR TRACK BAR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
REDUCED VEHICLE STABILITY COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR TRACK BAR BUSHING RETAINING HOOP AND REPLACE THE REAR TRACK BAR IF ANY ARE FOUND TO BE MIS-POSITIONED. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
