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NHTSA Recall 09V117000: Seat heater/cooler (seats)

CHRYSLER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 103,409 vehicles. It affects 2001–2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

103,409
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2009
owners notified (November 23)
NHTSA campaign09V117000
Manufacturer campaignJ14
ComponentSEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Report receivedApril 9, 2009
Owner notificationNovember 23, 2009
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Overheating could potentially cause a fire or injury.

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.

Notes

Chrysler recall no. J14.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V117000

Make and modelModel years
Jeep Grand Cherokee2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.