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2009 Jeep Safety Test Ratings
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Service Bulletins for 2009 Jeep
2009 JEEP PATRIOT
Bulletin Number: RRT-08-070
CHRYSLER: LOWER CONTROL ARM TO CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM TO CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *PE
2009 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4
Bulletin Number: RRT-08-070
CHRYSLER: LOWER CONTROL ARM TO CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM TO CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *PE
2009 JEEP PATRIOT FWD
Bulletin Number: RRT-08-070
CHRYSLER: LOWER CONTROL ARM TO CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM TO CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *PE
2009 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4
Bulletin Number: H-38
CHRYSLER: TWO PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE ON ONE SIDE CAN CAUSE HOOD TO FLUTTER ON AFFECTED SIDE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: H-38
CHRYSLER: TWO PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE ON ONE SIDE CAN CAUSE HOOD TO FLUTTER ON AFFECTED SIDE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
2009 JEEP WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 RHD
Bulletin Number: H-38
CHRYSLER: TWO PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE ON ONE SIDE CAN CAUSE HOOD TO FLUTTER ON AFFECTED SIDE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: H-38
CHRYSLER: TWO PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE ON ONE SIDE CAN CAUSE HOOD TO FLUTTER ON AFFECTED SIDE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
2009 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X2
Bulletin Number: H-38
CHRYSLER: TWO PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE ON ONE SIDE CAN CAUSE HOOD TO FLUTTER ON AFFECTED SIDE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: H-38
CHRYSLER: TWO PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE ON ONE SIDE CAN CAUSE HOOD TO FLUTTER ON AFFECTED SIDE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
2009 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4
Bulletin Number: H-38
CHRYSLER: TWO PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE ON ONE SIDE CAN CAUSE HOOD TO FLUTTER ON AFFECTED SIDE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: H-38
CHRYSLER: TWO PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE ON ONE SIDE CAN CAUSE HOOD TO FLUTTER ON AFFECTED SIDE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
2009 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 RHD
Bulletin Number: H-38
CHRYSLER: TWO PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE ON ONE SIDE CAN CAUSE HOOD TO FLUTTER ON AFFECTED SIDE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: H-38
CHRYSLER: TWO PRIMARY HOOD LATCHES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD FAIL PRIMARY HOOD LATCH FAILURE ON ONE SIDE CAN CAUSE HOOD TO FLUTTER ON AFFECTED SIDE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
 
Recalls for 2009 Jeep
2009 JEEP COMMANDER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V118000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2009 - 02/26/2009
Potential Units Affected: 4314
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 JEEP COMMANDER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V118000
Component: AIR BAGS
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2009 - 02/26/2009
Potential Units Affected: 4314
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 JEEP COMMANDER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V118000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2009 - 02/26/2009
Potential Units Affected: 4314
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 JEEP COMPASS
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V528000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 07/10/2008 - 08/26/2008
Potential Units Affected: 712
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V118000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2009 - 02/26/2009
Potential Units Affected: 4314
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V118000
Component: AIR BAGS
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2009 - 02/26/2009
Potential Units Affected: 4314
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V118000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2009 - 02/26/2009
Potential Units Affected: 4314
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 JEEP PATRIOT
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V528000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 07/10/2008 - 08/26/2008
Potential Units Affected: 712
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 712 MY 2009 SEBRING, DODGE CALIBER, AVENGER, JOURNEY, JEEP PATRIOT, AND COMPASS VEHICLES. A NEW ADHESIVE USED IN THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MANUFACTURING PROCESS CAN CAUSE THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD TO BREAK.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V118000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2009 - 02/26/2009
Potential Units Affected: 4314
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V118000
Component: AIR BAGS
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2009 - 02/26/2009
Potential Units Affected: 4314
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2009 JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V118000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 02/09/2009 - 02/26/2009
Potential Units Affected: 4314
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.


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