Vanity lamp short may result in fire
Defect Summary
Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 dodge durango and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured december 3, 2009, to september 1, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short circuit, after having been remedied for a prior recall for the vanity lamp wiring. This recall is also addressing certain vehicles that have not been remedied under that prior recall.
Safety Consequence
The vanity lamp wiring may short, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealer will install clearance for sun visor wiring, protection from sharp edges, and replace the sun visor, free of charge. the recall began on july 28, 2016. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r71.
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FAQ: Recall 15V879000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V879000?
NHTSA recall 15V879000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on December 28, 2015. It addresses: Vanity lamp short may result in fire. The recall affects approximately 389,252 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V879000 or the manufacturer campaign number R71. 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.