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Stellantis Recalls Nearly 220,000 Jeep SUVs Over Fire Risk, Says to Park Vehicles Outside

Stellantis Recalls Nearly 220,000 Jeep SUVs Over Fire Risk, Says to Park Vehicles Outside
The Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk SUV is seen during the media preview of the 2016 New York International Auto Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City on March 23, 2016. Eduardo Munoz/Reuters
Jana J. Pruet
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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.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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