Chrysler-parent Stellantis announced on May 16 a recall of 219,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide over a potential fire hazard involving the power liftgate.
The recall covers model years 2014–2016 of Jeep Cherokee SUVs equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
For safety reasons, the company is warning owners of the recalled vehicles to avoid parking inside garages or covered parking areas.
“Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete,” the Netherlands-based automaker said.
A fix for the defective part is still under development, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) safety recall report (pdf). The company said it is expecting to mail notification letters to owners on June 30….