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Jeep brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.

NHTSA campaign 16V-249 · Reported April 27, 2016 · 32,384 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Jeep Grand Cherokee
VEHICLES AFFECTED
32,384
REMEDY
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported a problem with the brake lights switch. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The brake transmission shift interlock solenoid may have a loose electrical connection which could result in a loss of solenoid function.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the solenoid loses function, the transmission may lock in the Park or Neutral position when the vehicle comes to a stop, possibly rendering the vehicle disabled in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter assembly, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-249.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Jeep Grand Cherokee

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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