NHTSA Recall 15V879000: Interior lighting and electrical system: wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 389,252 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Dodge Durango.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V879000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R71 |
| Components | INTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | December 28, 2015 |
| Owner notification | July 28, 2016 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured December 3, 2009, to September 1, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Safety risk
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R71.
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 15V879000
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.