Large Recall NHTSA · 15V509000 Reported August 12, 2015

Windshield wipers may fail

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Visibility · 158,684 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V509000
Manufacturer Campaign
R39
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
158,684
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 12, 2015
Completion Rate
83.85

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2014 jeep cherokee vehicles manufactured january 4, 2013, to july 11, 2014. use of the front windshield wipers on dry glass may cause damage to the body control module (bcm).

Safety Consequence

Bcm damage may result in the failure of the windshield wipers, impairing the driver's vision and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground strap to protect the bcm from damage, free of charge. owners were notified of the recall on october 7, 2015. The recall began on december 15, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r39.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 15V509000 or campaign R39.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) or involving Visibility.

FAQ: Recall 15V509000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V509000?

NHTSA recall 15V509000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on August 12, 2015. It addresses: Windshield wipers may fail. The recall affects approximately 158,684 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V509000 or the manufacturer campaign number R39. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.