Is the 2004 JEEP Grand Cherokee safe to drive?

The 2004 JEEP Grand Cherokee has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 09V117000

Low Priority Plain English 2009-04-09

What This Recall Means

Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

What Happened

The heating and cooling system in your front seats is controlled by electric heater elements. In some 2001-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee models, these elements could get too hot.

Risk if Unfixed

If the heater elements overheat, they could catch fire or cause a burn injury while you're driving.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the faulty heater elements for free. Schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.

Affected Vehicles

2004 JEEP Grand Cherokee

2003 JEEP Grand Cherokee

2002 JEEP Grand Cherokee

2001 JEEP Grand Cherokee

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #09V117000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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