Recall 15V879 covers 389,252 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Grand Cherokee vehicles for vanity-lamp wiring shorts. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
Dodge is recalling 389,252 2011-2013 Durango and Grand Cherokee vehicles because vanity lamp wiring in the sun visor can short circuit after an earlier recall repair or before that repair was done. The short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire, and the dealer repair will be free once Dodge opens the remedy.
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What's wrong?
The issue is in the vanity lamp wiring inside the sun visor on 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Grand Cherokee vehicles. The vanity lamp is the small light behind the visor mirror. Its wiring is supposed to carry a small electrical load to that light when the visor mirror is opened.
On included vehicles, that wiring can short circuit. A short circuit means electrical current is traveling outside its intended path. This recall also covers vehicles that were already repaired under an earlier vanity-lamp wiring recall, because that earlier repair did not prevent the short circuit on every included vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on a flicker, message, smell, or visible visor problem to appear before the wiring fails.
Who's affected?
Covers Durango and Grand Cherokee SUVs from 2011-2013, with interior lighting and wiring components listed for each model year.
| 2013 Dodge Durango | Interior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2013 Dodge Durango | wiring |
| 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Interior lighting |
| 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | wiring |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Interior lighting |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | wiring |
| 2012 Dodge Durango | Interior lighting |
| 2012 Dodge Durango | wiring |
| 2011 Dodge Durango | Interior lighting |
| 2011 Dodge Durango | wiring |
| 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Interior lighting |
| 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | wiring |
| Units affected | 389,252 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
The vanity lamp wiring can short and increase the risk of a vehicle fire. If your VIN is included, schedule recall service as soon as Dodge makes the remedy available and follow any dealer instructions about use. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2013 Dodge Durango or Grand Cherokee is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner letter mailed July 28, 2016, if you have not already received it.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask when the free sun-visor wiring clearance, edge protection, and visor replacement is available for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 15V879 and Dodge recall R71 when you call the dealer.
- Park away from structures if you smell smoke or see signs of an electrical short, then call Dodge customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
What happens at the repair
Once the repair opens, a Dodge technician will add clearance for the sun visor wiring, protect the wiring from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 15V879. If you already paid for this sun visor wiring repair, Dodge's owner letter asks for the original receipt or other proof of payment so the company can confirm the expense and handle reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 28, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 12, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 28, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 4, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V879?
Recall 15V879 covers 389,252 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Grand Cherokee vehicles with vanity lamp wiring in the sun visor that can short and increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Dodge dealers install wire clearance, add sharp-edge protection, and replace the sun visor for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2013 Dodge Durango or Grand Cherokee is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V879. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer and reference recall number 15V879 or R71. The dealer repair is free, and the recall began on July 28, 2016.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 15V879, Dodge dealers install clearance for the sun visor wiring, add protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a vehicle fire. The recall involves vanity lamp wiring in the sun visor that can short after a prior recall repair or in vehicles that never received the prior repair. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2011-2013 Dodge Durango or Grand Cherokee is included, then call a franchised Dodge dealer with recall number 15V879 or R71.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V879000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V879 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V879000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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