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NHTSA recall 15V676000

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Campaign
Published byNHTSA (United States)
Campaign number15V676000
Manufacturer's numberR57
ManufacturerChrysler (FCA US LLC)
Reported2015-10-19
Owners notified2015-11-23
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Units potentially affected75592
Remedy progress the manufacturer reported
ReportQuarterly report 6, for 2017 quarter 1
Filed with NHTSA2017-04-11
Vehicles in the campaign75592
Reported remedied65457 (86%)
Reported unreachable733
Reported removed4

These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2017 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.

What is wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 1, 2014, to June 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a misrouted air conditioning suction/discharge hose.

What can happen

If the line is misrouted, it may contact the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

The remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the air conditioning hose. Any hose that is misrouted will be replaced and installed correctly. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R57.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles this campaign lists
2015 JEEP CHEROKEEBuilt 2014-10-01 to 2015-06-18.

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

Investigated as PE15003

This recall followed 1 NHTSA investigation. An investigation is NHTSA looking into a possible defect. It is not a finding that a defect exists, and it does not say that any one vehicle is affected.

NHTSA investigations that led to this recall
PE15003Preliminary evaluation, opened 2015-01-13, closed 2015-12-09. Engine compartment fire. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

From NHTSA's investigation file, as of 2026-10-19. The JSON has NHTSA's summary of each.

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
09-018-242024-09-04. Service bulletin. "2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ● Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block."
S1408000384 REV.F2024-07-02. Service bulletin. "Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On "
9003357A2024-01-02. Service bulletin. ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online S1809000007 available on Dealer Connect. Also, consider the following: 1) Remove OFA 2) Replace only the oil inlet O-ring and gaskets (seals kit in SOL above). 3) Re-install the OFA. For 2023MY and beyond use black O-ring. For 2022MY and prior use red O-ring. Note: When replacing OFA, it may be necessary to transfer the Oil Temp/Pressure Sensor from the old OFA to the new OFA.
S17210000162023-12-18. Service bulletin. Service 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C14A7-97 PTU Motor Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked, Set.
RecallU902023-10-02. Service bulletin. Emissions Recall U90 - Catalyst Efficiency
07007232023-07-31. Service bulletin. Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
18048232023-05-30. Service bulletin. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
09003232023-05-30. Service bulletin. 2.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ? Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes. ? Excessive oil consumption. This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test and possibly replacing the long block.
RecallU902023-05-30. Service bulletin. Emission Recall U90 Catalyst Efficiency
9003357a2023-04-17. Service bulletin. ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online S1809000007 available on Dealer Connect. Also, consider the following: 1) Remove OFA 2) Replace only the oil inlet O-ring and gaskets (seals kit in SOL above). 3) Re-install the OFA. For 2023MY and beyond use black O-ring. For 2022MY and prior use red O-ring. Note: When replacing OFA, it may be necessary to transfer the Oil Temp/Pressure Sensor from the old OFA to the new OFA.

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

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