Recall 09V117000: Seat Heater Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Jeep/Grand Cherokee 2001-2004

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler LLC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 07, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V117000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/Cooler

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 102354

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling 102,354 M/Y 2001-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with Chrysler recall No. 06V-197 completed (03-04 M/Y) or seat heater elements service replacement (01-02 MY). The front seat electric heater elements could overheat.

CONSEQUENCE:
Overheating could potentially cause a fire or injury.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. 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 http://www.safercar.gov.