Dodge and Jeep recall affects nearly 895,000 Durango and Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected SUVs are from 2011-2014 model-years. The recall affects only vehicles built between January 5, 2010, and December 11, 2013. Affected by the recall are 651,000 vehicles in the United States, 45,700 in Canada, 23,000 in Mexico and 175,000 elsewhere.

The problem with the affected vehicles is that if a service repair has been performed, the sun visor may experience a problem due to which short circuit may happen. If this condition occurs, it may result in a fire. According to the two automakers and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3 injuries and 52 unique fires have already resulted due to the problem.

It should be noted that the NHTSA started to investigate the problem with the aforementioned vehicles last year. The survey was concentrated on Grand Cherokees first, but then Dodge Durango vehicles were also added.

All the affected owners will be notified about Dodge and Jeep recall during August, 2014. The dealers will inspect all affected vehicles and all of them will get a new sun visor spacer with a wire guide to eliminate the risk of short circuits. Concerned owners may contact Chrysler at 800-853-1403 for more details.

Legal Help

If you or a loved one got a defective vehicle that the manufacturer or the dealership do not or cannot repair, then you should contact an experienced Lemon Law lawyer. The Margarian Law Firm in California handles Lemon Law and auto dealer fraud cases. So, if you think you need a free case evaluation and further legal help, then pick up your phone and call us at (818) 553-1000.