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Jeep - Fiat chrysler automobiles

Official notice

13 Apr 2017

Last checked

13 Apr 2017

Risk not stated by sourceHealth Canada

An official Health Canada notice concerns Jeep - Fiat chrysler automobiles. On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the driver unintentionally bumps the ignition key with their knee. An unintended change in ignition switch position while driving may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle’s safety features including the frontal airbags. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch and lock cylinder. Important note: Until the correction is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from the key ring. Published 2017-04-13.

What to do now

Please see corrective actions section below

Recall number

69938

Official notice

2017-04-13

The hazard

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the driver unintentionally bumps the ignition key with their knee. An unintended change in ignition switch position while driving may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle’s safety features including the frontal airbags. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch and lock cylinder. Important note: Until the correction is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from the key ring.

How to check if you're affected

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Recall Numbers

69938

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Affected products

Product 1

Year: 2005, Make: JEEP, Model: GRAND CHEROKEE

Product 2

Year: 2006, Make: JEEP, Model: COMMANDER

Product 3

Year: 2006, Make: JEEP, Model: GRAND CHEROKEE

Product 4

Year: 2007, Make: JEEP, Model: COMMANDER

Product 5

Year: 2007, Make: JEEP, Model: GRAND CHEROKEE

Risk / hazard

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the driver unintentionally bumps the ignition key with their knee. An unintended change in ignition switch position while driving may result in loss of engine power, power steering, and braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle’s safety features including the frontal airbags. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch and lock cylinder. Important note: Until the correction is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from the key ring.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

CA · Canada

Affected area 1

CA · Canada

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Jeep, Chrysler.

Source & status

Source

Health Canada

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

69938

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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