Vehicle recall 06V197000 · June 7, 2006
2003-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with heated seats, the front passenger seat electric heater element could overheat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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 began on July 24, 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V197000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 7, 2006
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- F17
- Owner notification
- July 24, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 111,687
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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