NHTSA Recall 15V393000: Hatchback/liftgate (structure)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 99,399 vehicles. It affects 2014–2015 Jeep Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V393000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R27 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
| Report received | June 22, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 26, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module.
Safety risk
A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V393000
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.