Recall 06V197000: Front Pass. Seat Heater Overheating

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Jeep/Grand Cherokee 2003-2004

MANUFACTURER: DaimlerChrysler Corporation

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V197000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: June 06, 2006

COMPONENT: Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/Cooler

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 111687

SUMMARY:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with heated seats, the front passenger seat electric heater element could overheat.

CONSEQUENCE:
Overheating could potentially cause a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the heated seat elements. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
DaimlerChrysler recall No. F17. Customers 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.