Vehicle recall 09V117000 · April 9, 2009
2001-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The front seat electric heater elements could overheat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling 103,409 my 2001-2004 Jeep grand cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with Chrysler recall no. 06V-197 completed (03-04 my) 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 recall began on November 23, 2009. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V117000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2009
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- J14
- Owner notification
- November 23, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 103,409
- 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 (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
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