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title: "Jeep Cherokee recall: 132k SUVs recalled for power liftgate"
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# Jeep Cherokee recall: 132k SUVs recalled for power liftgate

By Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff

Published: 2023-05-27T12:00:16+00:00
Updated: 2025-07-23T15:12:02+00:00

![Featured image](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2016-Jeep-Cherokee.jpg>)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 [Jeep Cherokee](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/tag/jeep-cherokee/>) vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. For this Jeep Cherokee recall, an electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

 

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

 

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC’s number for this recall is 49A. This recall supersedes recalls 15V-393 and 15V-826. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will still need to have the new remedy performed.

 

The 2016 Jeep Cherokee currently has [nine recalls](<https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/JEEP/CHEROKEE/SUV/4WD#recalls>). If you own a 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee, be sure to consult the [NHTSA recalls portion of the website](<https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls>) and type in the specific VIN of your truck to see if this current recall applies to your vehicle.

 

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.nhtsa.gov.

 

**NHTSA Campaign Number:** 23V338000
 **Manufacturer** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
 **Components** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE
 **Potential Number of Units Affected** 132,099

 

*Editor’s note: This information was copied directly from the NHTSA website. If you have questions or concerns about this Jeep Cherokee recall, please contact Stellantis North America (formerly known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) directly.*

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