Running Sequence Number: 107362
Campaign Number: 14V438000
Make: JEEP
Model: GRAND CHEROKEE
Year: 2007
MFR Campaingn Number: P41
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: SWITCH
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Feb 11, 2004
End Date of Manufacturing: Jul 5, 2007
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 649353
Date Owner Notified: Oct 9, 2015
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Report Received Date: Jul 21, 2014
Record Creation Date: Jul 21, 2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
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.
Recall Component ID: 000056666000218314000000213
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No