NHTSA Recall 15V826000: Hatchback/liftgate (structure) and electrical system: rear compartment/trunk
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 32,784 vehicles. It affects 2015–2016 Jeep Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V826000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R67 |
| Components | STRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK |
| Report received | December 9, 2015 |
| Owner notification | February 1, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit.
Safety risk
A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R67. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.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 15V826000
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.